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Customs Lets Man In U.S., But Takes Bloody Chainsaw, Sword

Discussion in 'Alley of Dangerous Angles' started by Ragusa, Jun 8, 2005.

  1. Ragusa

    Ragusa Eternal Halfling Paladin Veteran

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    Remove all ads!
    [​IMG] A grisly story ...
    Gross.
     
    Ragusa, Jun 8, 2005
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    I'm sure the custom agents didn't want to be accused of profiling.
     
    The Great Snook, Jun 8, 2005
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    And if he would have been detained only to discover bovine blood on the chainsaw? How would the arguements be going?
     
    T2Bruno, Jun 8, 2005
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    Well, they would have to let him go with an apology and compensation.

    A degree of suspicion is absolutely justified, as you usually don't kill or cut up bovines with a chainsaw. It is an unusual tool for a butcher or hunter, as far as 'bloody work' is concerned. Same goes for swords.

    Considering the risk of having the type of murderer using chainsaws running around, that IMO justifies a few curious questions and perhaps a brief detention, say, for up to 48 hours, if there isn't a good explanation.

    [ June 08, 2005, 18:19: Message edited by: Ragusa ]
     
    Ragusa, Jun 8, 2005
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    ...so we can stick people for umpteen weeks in Gitmo with no trial, but we can't detain someone at a border crossing for a few days?

    I guess the silver lining is that we don't have much to worry about from big brother yet. It's just them durned foreigners who get screwed.
     
    AMaster, Jun 8, 2005
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    I think he would have been hassled more than he was...
     
    Gnarfflinger, Jun 9, 2005
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    When something like this is read one can't help but form his\her own mental picture of what the person must look like. Well, you can see him here http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4072746.stm
    looks pretty close to what id consider a bloody chainsaw sporting lunatic...
     
    Celesialraven, Jun 9, 2005
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  8. Daie d'Malkin

    Daie d'Malkin Shoulda gone to Specsavers

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    Did they confiscate his leather mask too?
     
    Daie d'Malkin, Jun 12, 2005
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    Chandos the Red This Wheel's on Fire

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    Well, they weren't very bright anyway, because the suspect told the agents that he was a trained snipper with 700 kills. Just how do you profile someone like that anyway? A Mafia hitman? But the agents did have fun playing with the guy's swords according to one witness. Wow, I sure feel safer with those guys on the job. :eek:
     
    Chandos the Red, Jun 12, 2005
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    Yet another example of the fact that common sense . . . . . is not that common!
     
    LKD, Jun 14, 2005
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