Ichthys Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I've noticed a fair number of posts lately about hitting would be thieves over the head, carrying knives "for defense" of person and property, & etc. Guys. The real world is not like TV or the movies. You hit someone and the cops come, you will very likely get arrested regardless of your view of the merits or who "started it." You actually really hurt someone, you can and probably will be subject to criminal and civil prosecution. You kill someone, you better have multiple witnesses that he was coming at you with a gun or knife, or be prepared to do time. I won't even begin to trot out how much you'll have to pay in attorney's fees to get things cleared up, even if you are in the right. You can pretty well count on the fact that the law in most jurisdictions generally does not sanction inflicting physical damage to protect property. It cares even less for conflict born of righteous indignation and retaliation--no matter how important these emotions appear to be to all us red blooded fisherman. Be careful out there, but remember, the punch you throw or the blow you inflict could cost you your house, savings and reputation--except among your fisherman friends perhaps--none of whom will be there to cover your rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot6909 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket500 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 So set your phazer to stun then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick9915 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I don't get it. I just don't see violence as the right tool until it's the only tool left. I fish to relax and have fun. I don't want to have to switch into "kick someone's ass mode" at any second. That's just not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicky Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 dont cross the line where thier crime ends and yours begins Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningWood Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Punch to the throat! MorningWood(*member formerly know as 'kevnmary') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot6909 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 You will end up spending more in legal fee's and time in jail for assaulting the guy trying to steal your stuff. Its just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEF500 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Listen to the man he knows of what he speaks. I'm in the middle of something like this right now. It is very expensive to defend yourself against something that never happened. All the person needs to do is say you did it and you need to prove you didn't. I LIKE PIZZA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningWood Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Listen to the man he knows of what he speaks. I'm in the middle of something like this right now. It is very expensive to defend yourself against something that never happened. All the person needs to do is say you did it and you need to prove you didn't. That's what the paternity tests are for. MorningWood(*member formerly know as 'kevnmary') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinder Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 If I caught somebody stealing my chit "consequences" wouldn't be in my vocab. "spooks in providence, who'd a thunk..." - HugeDinghy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugeDinghy Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 if he cant remember my license plate, he cant snitch me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoholic Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I've noticed a fair number of posts lately about hitting would be thieves over the head, carrying knives "for defense" of person and property, & etc. Guys. The real world is not like TV or the movies. You hit someone and the cops come, you will very likely get arrested regardless of your view of the merits or who "started it." You actually really hurt someone, you can and probably will be subject to criminal and civil prosecution. You kill someone, you better have multiple witnesses that he was coming at you with a gun or knife, or be prepared to do time. I won't even begin to trot out how much you'll have to pay in attorney's fees to get things cleared up, even if you are in the right. You can pretty well count on the fact that the law in most jurisdictions generally does not sanction inflicting physical damage to protect property. It cares even less for conflict born of righteous indignation and retaliation--no matter how important these emotions appear to be to all us red blooded fisherman. Be careful out there, but remember, the punch you throw or the blow you inflict could cost you your house, savings and reputation--except among your fisherman friends perhaps--none of whom will be there to cover your rent. You are 100% correct.. but I still don't think I would be able to control myself if I caught someone stealing my pole. If he is brandishing a weapon I would probably press my luck by starting a fight. I had a calcutta 250 that my late grandfather gave to me shortly before he died and it was stolen when salmon fishing in oregon. If I could have caught the scum I doubt I would have thought about the consequences of beating the tar out of him until after the fact. I guess it all depends on the situation. And your overal temperment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugeDinghy Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 You are 100% correct.. but I still don't think I would be able to control myself if I caught someone stealing my pole. If he is brandishing a weapon I would probably press my luck by starting a fight. I had a calcutta 250 that my late grandfather gave to me shortly before he died and it was stolen when salmon fishing in oregon. If I could have caught the scum I doubt I would have thought about the consequences of beating the tar out of him until after the fact. I guess it all depends on the situation. And your overal temperment. I'm Irish, so ..umm..yea...i think that explains how I would react Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin5 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 What if they are Illegals do they have rights? What you do with your time is more important than the amount of time you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoholic Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'm Irish, so ..umm..yea...i think that explains how I would react I knew I liked you HD...I'm a mick myself.. So i don't think its going to be an option to " think about the consequences" its just not in our genetic disposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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