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re: Thanks to work, I avoided getting arrested today - Update in the OP
Posted on 5/31/15 at 4:55 pm to Dale Murphy
Posted on 5/31/15 at 4:55 pm to Dale Murphy
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That's the problem. Adults react differently to how kids act today. While my child is to blame for what he did, the adult was no better in the way he reacted. It's a lesson learned for my kid, but doesn't absolve the man for being an idiot.
As much shite as you got for this, I agree that it's an overreaction on his part. If you're upset, call or contact the parents and talk like adults. Threatening kids is a quick way to piss everyone else off. It's one thing if they were doing damage to the property, but if it's just doorbell bullshite, get over it or call an adult.
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Posted on 5/31/15 at 4:56 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Roger, I knew you would get that. The "holier than thou" attitude here is fricking great comedy for me.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 5:01 pm to Dijkstra
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Threatening kids
Is a cowards way out. If a person hasn't done anything wrong growing up, they haven't learned some really important lessons in life. I really think we live in a very narcissistic time and no one wants to admit any wrong doing or mistakes.
This is the definition of a boy and not a real man.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 5:03 pm to IonaTiger
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someone ever pulled a gun on my kid when he was in his pre-teen years I am not sure what I'd do
To be fair, I don't know the whole story. But I think it involved an older lady. So in her defense she probably didn't realize it was a bunch of kids. And it happened at night.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 5:05 pm to IonaTiger
I am a big fan of the punishment fitting the crime. An adult who pulls a gun for this should be put on a boat, driven out about 100 miles into the Atlantic, then fired out of a cannon.
It is harmless, therefore victimless. The guy should have opened his door, wailed like a wookie, closed his door and continued his day. No blood, no foul.
It is harmless, therefore victimless. The guy should have opened his door, wailed like a wookie, closed his door and continued his day. No blood, no foul.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 5:08 pm to Hangit
If he didn't do something similar he really had a sheltered upbringing. Harken back to your own times from say 10-13. Man, we did some crazy stuff. Mostly in fun and with no property destruction... Except once... 
Posted on 5/31/15 at 5:15 pm to Dale Murphy
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To be fair, I don't know the whole story. But I think it involved an older lady. So in her defense she probably didn't realize it was a bunch of kids. And it happened at night.
Well, that is different. If it was at night and an older woman felt threatened, she has a right to protect herself. I thought it was the idiot in the dining room in broad daylight who chased some pre-teen kids and had a weapon.
In any event, the guy should have just known it was a prank and either called out to the kids telling them that he knew who they were; called you or the other parents; or just forgotten about a childish prank. Showing up ant your house and threatening to have the kids arrested was just bullshite.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 5:19 pm to IonaTiger
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In any event, the guy should have just known it was a prank and either called out to the kids telling them that he knew who they were; called you or the other parents; or just forgotten about a childish prank. Showing up ant your house and threatening to have the kids arrested was just bullshite.
Exactly. I feel like this should be the default response. Getting mad at kids for being stupid and doing something harmless is like getting mad at the Sun for it being hot outside. Yeah, they should be disciplined, but to actually pursue that much action is over the top. Sounds a bit bitchmade to me to turn on the tough guy routine on children.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 5:23 pm to Dale Murphy
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It's a lesson learned for my kid, but doesn't absolve the man for being an idiot.
Oh I'm not defending the guy for acting like an a-hole, but you never know how someone will react to the most innocent of pranks. Think Yoshi Hitori (sp). He should have never been killed, but people are weird nowadays.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 6:09 pm to tigerinthebueche
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Yoshi Hitori (sp).
A true tragedy and an indictment on our culture. Funny that I have never had the will to conceal and carry even though I live in America's most dangerous city. But some who live in almost zero crime areas do. It almost seems some people want an incident to occur to actually pull a trigger on another human being. I'll never understand that.
I have a shotgun for home protection, but I would never leave my house with any lethal weapon.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 6:19 pm to Dale Murphy
Has max checked in to ask if the neighbor's name is Robert Tyler yet?
Posted on 5/31/15 at 6:27 pm to S
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Robert Tyler
Yes, he's made an apppearance in a couple of Max's posts.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 7:40 pm to Dale Murphy
Trashy. Did he dent your trailer door when he came-a-knocking? Or did he just kick over some lawn flamingos ?
Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:07 pm to glassman
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I have a shotgun for home protection, but I would never leave my house with any lethal weapon.
To each his own. Remember tho, Yoshi was on the shooters property, just like Dales kid was. Thus my point. It was a totally honest mistake but yielded horrible results. I just think it's best to err on the side of caution when it comes to pranks- regardless of ones age. I hate to be "that guy", but it is what it is.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:57 pm to Dale Murphy
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Well we have since learned that one of my kid's friends had a bad ding dong ditching experience where a gun was involved. Crazy people nowadays. Definitely a lesson learned.
Yeah even harmless kid pranks can go horribly wrong when someone else's property is involved. It's just the world we live in today.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:00 pm to Dale Murphy
if this is real your wife should have told him to go ahead and call the cops.
the frick they gonna over a few kids ringing a doorbell?
the frick they gonna over a few kids ringing a doorbell?
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:02 pm to Dr RC
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if this is real your wife should have told him to go ahead and call the cops
I think she was legitimately in shock that the guy was acting this way. Everything caught her off guard.
I'll be sure to update once I get a chance to talk to the guy and get his side of the story.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:11 pm to glassman
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glassman
Are you really broke and living in your office? I am inclined not to believe that, but still, I have to ask.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:13 pm to Dale Murphy
Harmless prank on the wrong house. guy over-reacted and acted like a horses azz. I dont mind someone else disciplining my kid...I'm ol school that way.....its all good. I fuss at the neighbors kids when theyre at my house....our neighbors do the same. But there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. Act like a jackazz ....then all bets are off.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:14 pm to glassman
quote:And these people usually never have anything to steal, yet the are armed and paranoid.
A true tragedy and an indictment on our culture. Funny that I have never had the will to conceal and carry even though I live in America's most dangerous city. But some who live in almost zero crime areas do. It almost seems some people want an incident to occur to actually pull a trigger on another human being. I'll never understand that.
This post was edited on 5/31/15 at 9:16 pm
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