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by Oldgringo
Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long
Replies: 81
Views: 12526

Re: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long

seamusTX wrote:
Fangs wrote:Is there anything I could have done to right that wrong legally? Is it the law-abiding citizen's lot in life to bend over and take it in situations like this?
There's not much you can do. Technically you could sue the guy, but it's not worth it for the cost of a cell phone faceplate, or even an entire cell phone.

Tolerating a certain level of rude behavior is the price of civilization. If every offense is met with an equal level of retaliation, you quickly get to Gandhi's "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."

Of course, everyone has to draw the line somewhere.

- Jim
Well Fang 'ol buddy, there is something you can do. You can find a bar with a higher level of clientele for your future R & R exercises - perhaps a smoke free establishment?
:cheers2:
by Oldgringo
Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long
Replies: 81
Views: 12526

Re: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long

lanternlad wrote:"Yours must be a pretty cool car that you're willing to go to prison after paying $$,$$$ (+/-) in legal fees to protect its finish."

You worry too much. I have been poor. I have been homeless. I have lost everything, and come back from it. I do not fear the future nor what it may bring, as I cannot control it. As long as the safety of my family is assured, I do not care what I lose in gaining that end. If someone is threatening my family, I will stop it. My family is close enough to live together happily in a tent if that is what the future brings, as long as we are together. And regarding the attacker not holding a weapon, a fist IS a deadly weapon. Any UFC fighter or boxer will agree.
:tiphat: Congratulations on your financial recovery.

Y'all wont be together if you're in the slammer AND the rest of your family may not be able to afford a tent after the lawyers get through with you. Do you really want to throw away your sterling recovery from impecunious homelessness just because some dolt is beating on your car with his fist?

BTW, what kind/color/model car is it that I must avoid and where does it normally roam? Is it under a bridge?
by Oldgringo
Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long
Replies: 81
Views: 12526

Re: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long

lanternlad wrote:That is the boundary I have set. If he was trying to damage my car or gain entry in any way, it's go time. But that's me. I consider my car the same as my home when I'm out in it, and I have no compunctions about using force on someone trying to damage it or gain entry to it. Its legal to stop someone from stealing or damaging your property, and its legal to defend yourself. I don't know whats going through his mind as he's pounding on my hood. Is he going to go away? Is he going to get bolder and try to get in somehow? Who knows? But I'm not speaking through my hat in any case. This boundary line worked well when a creep tried to get into my wife's car at a stop sign in Rice Village. He grabbed the door, she grabbed her snubbie, and put the CTC laser right on his nose. Luckily, he ran off before she could fire. It happens just that fast.
Yours must be a pretty cool car that you're willing to go to prison after paying $$,$$$ (+/-) in legal fees to protect its finish.
by Oldgringo
Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long
Replies: 81
Views: 12526

Re: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long

Steve,

Good job, Steve. You handled YOUR situation well. As for the rest of us, only time will tell how we handle OUR situation. Every team wins on Monday morning.

In the meantime, this has been a most enlightening and educational thread. Thanks to all.
by Oldgringo
Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Never Again!!
Topic: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long
Replies: 81
Views: 12526

Re: Almost had to draw my weapon on some fool tonight-kinda long

Thanks to all for a very educational and thought provoking post! :clapping:

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