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Locke · 11-13-2007, 01:35 PM

I hear you Dion, but the lady on the phone didnt tell them that. Its a real simple process.

Step 1: Neutralize Gun.
Step 2: Ask questions.

This process is what is causing all the uproar.

If she had said, "He claims to have a gun, but hes been having mental issues lately and I cant say for certain whether he does or not." Then maybe the cops would have approached him more tentatively.

Conversely, they might have fired 40 shots because now all they know is that a wacked out head case is running at them with a gun.

11-13-2007, 01:35 PM	#16
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	I hear you Dion, but the lady on the phone didnt tell them that. Its a real simple process. Step 1: Neutralize Gun. Step 2: Ask questions. This process is what is causing all the uproar. If she had said, "He claims to have a gun, but hes been having mental issues lately and I cant say for certain whether he does or not." Then maybe the cops would have approached him more tentatively. Conversely, they might have fired 40 shots because now all they know is that a wacked out head case is running at them with a gun. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.