[logi_cal869]

Video at link.

How 'bout an open thread for "equal treatment" subjects.

I'll open with: "Jail for all IRS employees owing delinquent taxes"

Fire away...

[SkyDancer]

I know that was a bit excessive but the books in the library were bought with tax money (you could argue that he’d paid part of the price) but look at it this way - you don’t return a book and that’s like stealing. If you tried to shoplift you’d be arrested as well. What if people just decided not to return books ... how long will your library last? Just an opinion.

[dragnet2]

Don’t mess with Texas library books

[billorites]

"About 3 years ago, he checked out a G.E.D study guide from a library in Copperas Cove..."

Snort, guffaw...

You can't make stuff like this up.

Comedy gold.

[mylife]

Library Detective, Mr Bookman

[Bobalu]

Our runaway legal system is making of us a laughingstock..the world looks on with amazement.

[COBOL2Java]

"Let me tell you something, funny boy... You know that little stamp? The one that says New York Public Library? Well, that may not mean anything to you, but that means a lot to me. One whole helluva lot. Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before -- flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're thinking... Why's this guy making such a big stink about old library books? Let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without libraries, people like you and me.... Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change the world. What about that kid, sitting down, opening a book right now in a branch of the local library and finding pictures of pee-pees and wee-wees in The Cat in the Hat and The Five Chinese Brothers. Doesn't he deserve better? Look, if you think this is about overdue fines and missing books, you'd better think again. This is about that kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped. Or maybe that turns you on, Seinfeld... Maybe that's how you get your kicks... You and your goodtime buddies... I've got a flash for you, joy boy. Partytime is over."

[Gamecock]

You think this is all a big joke, don't you?

[Drew68]

Man Jailed For Overdue Library Book

A book due last week is overdue. A book due three years ago is stolen. People get jailed everday for stealing things. A library book is no different.

[NormsRevenge]

That’ll teach him.

[GeronL]

Is a GED Study Guide expensive or something?

did he pass his GED?

[dfwgator]

DGROOT You're quite famous, you know. This week we've had 34 overdue books returned by mail. With cheques. The children are terrified and treat each book like fine china. Mr. Bundy, You've become the Freddie Krueger of the library system.

AL Miss DeGroot, does the word "suey" mean anything to ya?

DGROOT Oh, children, quiet down or you'll end up like this man.

DGROOT You know, Mr. Bundy, I've worked at this library for 44 years. I was eligible for retirement 3 years ago. Do you know why I stayed?

AL You learned to eat books?

DGROOT You're a horrible little boy. I kept this job for one reason. I knew I'd nail you and I did. Pat Garret got Billy the Kid and I finally got you. My job is over. Today is my last day. You know, it's funny. I could've given you amnesty on the book. I would have for anybody else. But I always hated you. Is it wrong to hate a nine year old boy? No. Not when that boy is you. It's the joy of my life to see you grow up like I always knew you would -- a total and complete loser. Today, when I get in my car and leave this place for the last time, I will be whole. Your shame is my gold watch.

[Rebelbase]

A couple of months ago I decided to get a new library card years and years since I lost the last one and discovered I had an outstanding overdue book fine of $5 from 1999.