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Taking refuge in the Astrodome
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| Thursday, September 01, 2005
Posted on 09/03/2005 6:40:34 AM PDT by A. Pole
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posted on
09/03/2005 6:40:35 AM PDT
by
A. Pole
To: ninenot; sittnick; steve50; Hegemony Cricket; Willie Green; Wolfie; ex-snook; FITZ; arete; ...
Authorities eventually allowed the renegade passengers inside the dome. But the 18-year-old who ensured their safety could find himself in a world of trouble for stealing the school bus. "I dont care if I get blamed for it ," Gibson said, "as long as I saved my people." Bump
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posted on
09/03/2005 6:41:55 AM PDT
by
A. Pole
(" There is no other god but Free Market, and Adam Smith is his prophet ! Bazaar Akbar! ")
To: A. Pole
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posted on
09/03/2005 6:42:37 AM PDT
by
mtbopfuyn
(Legality does not dictate morality... Lavin)
To: A. Pole
But the 18-year-old who ensured their safety could find himself in a world of trouble for stealing the school bus. At this point, I'd be happier contributing to this guy's defense fund than I am contributing to New Orleans. (Yes, yes...I contributed. I'm just not happy about it).
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posted on
09/03/2005 6:45:30 AM PDT
by
prion
(Yes, as a matter of fact, I AM the spelling police)
To: A. Pole
Whatever else is said about Mr Gibson, he took action and helped many others instead of sitting on his backside and waiting for Da Man to do something.
I'd contribute to his defense fund.
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posted on
09/03/2005 6:45:53 AM PDT
by
doberville
(Angels can fly when they take themselves lightly)
To: A. Pole
Sounds to me like he saved this bus from flood destruction. Certainly beats saving color TV's and Tennis shoes from flood destruction.
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posted on
09/03/2005 6:48:51 AM PDT
by
sierrahome
(Looters don't steal textbooks)
To: doberville
I saw his interview.
The guy has a head on his shoulder and he is level-headed.
To: A. Pole
Is there a minimum age to be mayor of N O's?
This young man as mayor would not have left those 100's of school buses to get flooded.
He would have gotten drivers and used them to pick up people to leave.
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posted on
09/03/2005 6:50:41 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(Jamie Gorelick is responsible for more dead Americans(9-11) than those killed in Iraq.)
To: A. Pole
But the 18-year-old who ensured their safety could find himself in a world of trouble for stealing the school bus. Bet they would have a hell of a time finding a jury who would convict him. It also would be the death of a career for a prosecutor to take this one on.
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posted on
09/03/2005 6:56:51 AM PDT
by
RadioAstronomer
(Senior member of Darwin Central)
To: A. Pole
I'm not sure of the exact legal definition of looting but I can say as a juror that this emergency use of a school bus is not looting. Not on my jury. Never. I would give that young man a medal and if there is a sentence to be served, it would be that NO Homeland Security guy in there first. One year ago they knew of the exact problem they faced in NO and DID NOTHING.
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posted on
09/03/2005 7:02:53 AM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
("Freedom of speech makes it much easier to spot the idiots." [Jay Lessig, 2/7/2005])
To: RadioAstronomer
Furthermore, although I do not know Louisiana law, other jurisdictions allow the defense of necessity. It is a defense to all but the most violent felonies (i.e. murder, rape, etc.) that it was necessary to do so to preserve human life.
A man who steals a school bus to save the lives of a busload of people, even if he could get indicted (not bloody likely) would have a built-in defense. You wouldn't need to resort to jury nullification.
Finally, even if there weren't legal issues with a prosecution of this kid, and even if we assume that it would be just to prosecute this kid, the simple fact of the matter is that the New Orleans District Attorney's office has its hands full with really bad criminals. A kid who stole a bus in order to get people out of a dying city is just not going to be a high priority for prosecution.
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posted on
09/03/2005 7:03:15 AM PDT
by
jude24
("Stupid" isn't illegal - but it should be.)
To: Grampa Dave
Precisely.That 18 yr.old kid showed more brains and initiative than that whining mayor.
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posted on
09/03/2005 7:03:35 AM PDT
by
Dixiekraut
(qb....)
To: A. Pole
Gibson's age keeps changing in every article about this kid. First he was 17, then 20 and now 18.
I think the kid should run for Mayor.
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posted on
09/03/2005 7:03:36 AM PDT
by
hobson
To: A. Pole
"In an extreme act of looting, one group actually stole a bus to escape ravaged areas in Louisiana."
I don't call it looting since Gibson was acting to ensure the safety of others. He can't be compared to the selfish thugs running around stealing TVs and stereos.
To: jude24
Thanks for the info. I don't think he has a thing to worry about.
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posted on
09/03/2005 7:05:25 AM PDT
by
RadioAstronomer
(Senior member of Darwin Central)
To: A. Pole
There was no crime committed. He should be praised. Screw a defensive fund. Give him a job!
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posted on
09/03/2005 7:22:12 AM PDT
by
makoman
To: A. Pole
That's a survivor! Right on Jabbor!
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posted on
09/03/2005 7:42:00 AM PDT
by
Huck
(Looting makes GREAT television.)
To: Dixiekraut
This young man has shown more courage and initiative than the NO's racist mayor and the worthless governor have during this mess.
He didn't really steal the bus. A couple of N O's cops told him to take the bus. Instead leaving by himself or loading it with looters and rapers, he loaded with others in need to get out.
They pooled their money to buy gas, diapers and probably water. God Bless him and those who raised him to be what he is.
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posted on
09/03/2005 8:26:25 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(Jamie Gorelick is responsible for more dead Americans(9-11) than those killed in Iraq.)
To: A. Pole
He took one of these ?
To: A. Pole
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posted on
09/03/2005 8:28:50 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
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