Problems with the community fire

[PyroMaster]

(b)  A person commits an offense if he knowingly or intentionally tampers with a consumer product knowing that the consumer product will be offered for sale to the public or as a gift to another.

Tampering laws notwithstanding, Messyn McCleavage is right. Attempting to prosecute an offense of that type based on evidence that was stolen or obtained by other criminal means would most likely create a case that would be legally insufficient to sustain a conviction.

By this, I am not necessarily condoning that course of action.





But it would be bloody hilarious.

[KeeperoftheBar]

I am just curious, what is the problem with vigilante justice?

vigilante
Main Entry: vig·i·lan·te 
Function: noun
Etymology: Spanish, watchman, guard, from vigilante vigilant, from Latin vigilant-, vigilans
Date: 1856
: a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) ; broadly : a self-appointed doer of justice
— vig·i·lan·tism  \- noun

Sounds like just what we need to me....

[PyroMaster]

Bypasses due process.

[brier patch charlie]

And that happens every day in the courts and in government, so whats the problem?

[KeeperoftheBar]

Bypasses due process.

With all respect PyroMaster, due process is a govermental protection.  The whole idea behind vigilante justice is that the goverment is left out of the mix thereby streamlining the process.  "Justice delayed is justice denied" works both ways.  Swift, sure and reasonable punishment would do more to reduce crime than our current judicial system could ever hope to achieve.  Of course, I am old fashioned, I'd like to see the return of stocks & the pillory in the public square used for minor transgressions.

[brier patch charlie]

And I would like to see public hangings in the court house square, brought back but that will never happen. Would be nice, it wouldn't be so OVER crowded here at work.

[maelstrom0370]

I got this in my email the other day and thought it went along with the current course of conversation.  Dunno if it's real or if the guy who wrote it is this months cover model for Internet Tough Guy Magazine, but it's pretty funny anyways.  Enjoy!

Posted to Craig's List Personals:
To the Guy Who Mugged Me Downtown (Downtown, Savannah )
I was the white guy with the black Burrberry jacket that you
demanded I hand over shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my
girlfriend. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I
hope you somehow come across this message. I'd like to apologize.
I didn't expect you to **** your pants when I drew my pistol
after you took my jacket. Truth is, I was wearing the jacket for a
reason that evening, and it wasn't that cold outside. You see, my
girlfriend had just bought me that Kimber 1911 .45 ACP pistol for
Christmas, and we had just picked up a shoulder holster for it that
evening. Beautiful pistol, eh? It's a very intimidating weapon when
pointed at your head, isn't it?
I know it probably wasn't a great deal of fun walking back to
wherever you'd come from with that brown sludge flopping about in your
pants. I'm sure it was even worse since you also ended up leaving your
shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. I couldn't have you calling up
any of your buddies to come help you try to mug us again. I took the
liberty of calling your mother, or "Momma" as you had her listed in your
cell, and explaining to her your situation. I also bought myself some
gas on your card. I gave your shoes to one of the homeless guys over by
Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with all of the cash in your wallet, then I
threw the wallet itself in a dumpster.
I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell. They'll be
on your bill in case you'd like to know which ones. Alltel recently shut
down the line, and I've only had the phone for a little over a day now,
so I don't know what's going on with that. I hope they haven't
permanently cut off your service. I was about to make some threatening
phone calls to the DA's office with it. Oh well.
So, about your pants. I know that I was a little rough on you
when you did this whole attempted mugging thing, so I'd like to make it
up to you. I'm sure you've already washed your pants, so I'd like to
help you out. I'd like to reimburse you for the detergent you used on
the pants. What brand did you use, and was it liquid or powder? I'd also
like to apologize for not killing you and instead making you walk back
home humiliated. I'm hoping that you'll reconsider your choice of path
in life. Next time you might not be so lucky. If you read this message,
email me and we'll do lunch and laundry. Peace!
- Alex

[Yrose]

That is hilarious! Doesn't sound real, but at least most of it should be.

[LadyElizabeth]

Maelstrom, I started reading that blog before reading that top section explaining it wasn't yours, so I read the whole thing thinking it was you and loving every minute!!  Too hilarious dude!  I totally think it was wonderful what he did if it was true.

[SirRichardBear]

You know if we did cut off hands of everyone guilty of thief 99% of congress would be one handed.

[Sir Martin]

I received that message via email a few days ago.  I'm sure its a joke, but it would be really cool to have a girlfriend who would pony up to get you a Kimber .45 for Christmas.  Those are a bit pricey.   

[Yrose]

I received that message via email a few days ago.  I'm sure its a joke, but it would be really cool to have a girlfriend who would pony up to get you a Kimber .45 for Christmas.  Those are a bit pricey.   

No kidding, Kimbers start about $900.00 and go to $1500.00 depending!

[KeeperoftheBar]

I'll stick with my Colt, thank you.  A Colt 45 with hollow points is a wonderous thing that is not to be triflled with.

[ravic]

Hollow Points - When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best

[SirRichardBear]

I'll stick with my Colt, thank you.  A Colt 45 with hollow points is a wonderous thing that is not to be triflled with.

God made men and women; Sam Colt made 'em equal!