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Anyplace with politicians or lawyers could be called the land of the insane...
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013
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It's like history is repeating itself. Big government never works in the long run. People get tired of it.
Jeremy Falcon
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Well if you read the entire article there is a lot more sense in the actions of the police and local authorities, than is at first apparent.
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I read the article and I disagree. The cops had observed the gathering for nearly a year and done nothing. Someone in office wanted it stopped, and forced the cops to act (wrongly). They should have arrested the homeless people that were a nuisance (drunk in public, relieving themselves in the park, etc.), rather than kicking out the act of generosity and punishing good citizens.
The article also notes that one of those 'homeless' were now working with the couple as a 'pay it forward' volunteer. What is wrong with re-habilitating homeless people into helpful and generous citizens?
Truth is, the politicians and cops don't want to put those people in jail, because then they have to pay for the meals, clothes, lodging, etc.
Cops aren't heartless. I bet they were happy to see the street people being helped. I guarantee someone forced their hand because they didn't want to see the homeless people enjoying 'their' park.
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Well said. 
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
JimmyRopes
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Somehow this restores my faith in the order of the universe.
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You live in a f***ed up country.
"The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold
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"But Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood said the Jimenezes had been warned one week earlier to stop their weekly feeding sessions after local residents complained that some homeless people gathering in the park were defecating and urinating on the grounds, and that some were showing up drunk at dawn.
"We as a city have spent millions of dollars to turn that park into a place for families, kids and dog lovers," Chitwood said. "We have an ordinance that says when people want to perform acts of kindness or charity that they must coordinate with our local social service agencies.
"They were told (the previous Wednesday) that if they come back there, they would be cited and they could risk going to jail," Chitwood said. "There is a segment of the homeless population that is homeless by choice. I don't want to impugn them all. But some are homeless because they are sex offenders, substance abusers and bank robbers. That's why we ask (Good Samaritans) to coordinate with our social service agencies, because they know who needs to be served."
Pure click-bait.
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Kevin Marois wrote: So much for random acts of kindness.
My neighbor got mad at me once for mowing his lawn. I did a good job too. 
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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Maybe he was growing it out to make hay bales. You just cost him a small fortune.
(or maybe that is just where I live  )
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Move the Wednesday meal for the homeless to the front steps of City Hall. It's a public building with guaranteed right of access for all.
Software Zen: delete this;
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Gary Wheeler wrote: Move the Wednesday meal for the homeless to the front steps of City Hall. It's a public building with guaranteed right of access for all.
And therein lies the problem, if you block access you run a fowl of the law. 
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
JimmyRopes
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(my 2 pesos)
I rarely give out to individuals.
I prefer give to local organised charities where they can help in more ways than just one-time food.
And I agree this was insane.
I'd rather be phishing!
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Looks very ghostly, nice!
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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I'm pretty sure that's a jelly fish.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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The answer was PTOMAINE
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Obscurum per obscurius.
Ad astra per alas porci.
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur .
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No, Dave, please; PTOMAINE is never the answer.
You'll never get very far if all you do is follow instructions.
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Come now, try to be a little ptolerant! 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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don't know what Ptolemy would say about that!
I'd rather be phishing!
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Dalek Dave wrote: The answer was PTOMAINE
And for jeopardy fans, what is the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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RyanDev wrote: Dalek Dave wrote: The answer was PTOMAINE
<layer>And for jeopardy fans, what is the question?
What is the name of any of a group of amine compounds of unpleasant taste and odor formed in putrefying animal and vegetable matter and formerly thought to cause food poisoning? 
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
JimmyRopes
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I'm pretty sure Alex Trebek would have buzzed you out before being able to finish that in-depth detailed answer.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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