From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The fact is that he didn't have a gun, he was armed with a brush, for God's sake. In such circumstances just how reasonable is it for the poor guy to be prosecuted for making a rhetorical threat to shoot some irritating teenagers? What if he'd said, "Go away and behave yourselves, or I'll tan your hide!" - ? Threat of violence, good reason to prosecute him? Or perfectly reasonable, rhetorical ticking-off? I'm afraid this is further evidence of upright members of society being hounded, because they're an easy target presumably, while the rowdies and ruffians who make so many people's lives a misery are left alone because the police, and the government, are too scared/indifferent/incompetent to do anything about them. Reminds us of travellers' encampments, ethnic minority estates in London, etc, which are "no-go" areas to the police. Anthony Harrison -- It's illegal, using an imitation firearm to threaten people. If they'd been attacking him, fair enough, but what he did was against the law and the fact that he got a relatively small fine indicates sympathy on the part of the judge. Would you threaten to shoot kids who were trying to steal a car? Steve. Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
