Hysterical overreaction???

Acrylic-bob · 11-03-2008, 13:40

In this thread, started a couple of weeks ago, I criticised the Police as a bunch of overgrown, hyperactive schoolboys

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ted-37442.html

My comments were intended to be sarcastic and a little tongue-in-cheek.

You may imagine my surprise when read this, particularly the non-outcome ......

Armed police in sword drama - News - Accrington Observer

I don't know what other members might think, but I think that there are serious questions that need answering here.

mani · 11-03-2008, 13:46

*hides his rather large collection of samauri swords*

i keep mine in prisitine sharpened condition.

someone better not do a cowboy job on my kitchen!!

jaysay · 11-03-2008, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

In this thread, started a couple of weeks ago, I criticised the Police as a bunch of overgrown, hyperactive schoolboys

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ted-37442.html

My comments were intended to be sarcastic and a little tongue-in-cheek.

You may imagine my surprise when read this, particularly the non-outcome ......

Armed police in sword drama - News - Accrington Observer
I don't know what other members might think, but I think that there are serious questions that need answering here.

Well I have to agree with you on this one bob, If the old bill are happy to prosecute a motorist who goes 5 miles over the spead limit, then surely this is worth a trip to court for this guy

Less · 11-03-2008, 19:45

I loved this rather ridiculous comment,

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His wife Susan said: "I was gutted I missed it all.

I was gutted? you would have been with a sword that size if, you hadn't missed it all!

Please note the lack of a " at the end of the comment is because of the Obbo', not that I missed it off!

cashman · 11-03-2008, 19:52

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Well I have to agree with you on this one bob, If the old bill are happy to prosecute a motorist who goes 5 miles over the spead limit, then surely this is worth a trip to court for this guy

no jaysay the police have to be selective, Blazey says.

cashman · 11-03-2008, 19:53

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Well I have to agree with you on this one bob, If the old bill are happy to prosecute a motorist who goes 5 miles over the spead limit, then surely this is worth a trip to court for this guy

no jaysay the police have to be selective, Blazey says.

slinky · 11-03-2008, 19:59

"We do not now believe he is a risk to the public or to police officers but he may be a risk to himself."

This made me laugh!!! No, he is perfectly sane, I mean, I take one shopping with me, never know when ya might need it.

cashman · 11-03-2008, 20:07

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Originally Posted by slinky

"We do not now believe he is a risk to the public or to police officers but he may be a risk to himself."

This made me laugh!!! No, he is perfectly sane, I mean, I take one shopping with me, never know when ya might need it.

exactly i'm going down the flea market on thurs with me Kalshnikov.

slinky · 11-03-2008, 20:10

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Originally Posted by cashman

exactly i'm going down the flea market on thurs with me Kalshnikov.

Meet ya there.....mines bigger than yours

cashman · 11-03-2008, 20:11

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Originally Posted by slinky

Meet ya there.....mines bigger than yours

now theres a challenge.

Retlaw · 11-03-2008, 21:42

I agree, the police do seem to over react these days. Sub machine guns with 30 round magazines taped together, 9mm side arms with 13 round magazines, and spares, criminal being escorted to court, armed guards all round the place, who are they expecting John Wayne and the Comancheroes.

I used to see the police regularly on ranges practising, some of them I wouldn't trust with a cap gun.

Retlaw.

jaysay · 12-03-2008, 08:47

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Originally Posted by cashman

no jaysay the police have to be selective, Blazey says.

Ah well cashy must be the way things are if Blazey says so, can't argue with that

Neil · 12-03-2008, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Retlaw

I agree, the police do seem to over react these days. Sub machine guns with 30 round magazines taped together, 9mm side arms with 13 round magazines, and spares, criminal being escorted to court, armed guards all round the place, who are they expecting John Wayne and the Comancheroes.

They have to be prepared for anything.

I am sure they don't have two sets of equipment, one for armed robberies and another set they keep just incase they have to deal with someone carrying a knife.

They always turn out fully equipped.

jaysay · 12-03-2008, 09:04

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Originally Posted by Neil

They have to be prepared for anything.

I am sure they don't have two sets of equipment, one for armed robberies and another set they keep just incase they have to deal with someone carrying a knife.

They always turn out fully equipped.

Quite right Neil, but what's the pint in these guys turning out, armed to the teeth, ready for a serious incident, then taking no action against the culprit, seems rather strang to me

cashman · 12-03-2008, 10:20

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Quite right Neil, but what's the pint in these guys turning out, armed to the teeth, ready for a serious incident, then taking no action against the culprit, seems rather strang to me

probably not enough evidence,he didn't actually chop anyones head off.

p.s. is carrying an offensive weapon a "NOTHING" offence these days?