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Old 07-23-2009, 10:04 AM
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personally... I think you did the wrong thing. you should have just called the cops. I see too many good people get killed by doing something like that. now what if he was packing? what if you did do the ground and pound? don't get me wrong... I'm glad you caught him but could have been a different story really quick.
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Old 07-23-2009, 10:12 AM
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personally... I think you did the wrong thing. you should have just called the cops. I see too many good people get killed by doing something like that. now what if he was packing? what if you did do the ground and pound? don't get me wrong... I'm glad you caught him but could have been a different story really quick.
I agree.

That's what the cops and insurance are for.
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Old 07-23-2009, 10:31 AM
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I agree.

That's what the cops and insurance are for.
Yeah cause cops always are in the right place and right time and insurance that's another laugh...

Plus cops don't bother chasing car thefts...atleast around here.

Glad you got him..
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Old 07-23-2009, 10:35 AM
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Glad you got the assh!@#!!! That stuff pisses me off. A little asphalt to the face would have been cool, but it's probably better you didn't.
GOOD JOB!!
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Old 07-23-2009, 10:18 AM
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personally... I think you did the wrong thing. you should have just called the cops. I see too many good people get killed by doing something like that. now what if he was packing? what if you did do the ground and pound? don't get me wrong... I'm glad you caught him but could have been a different story really quick.

YEP.. we had a dirt bag pull a gun here at work when confronted by a sales manager in the middle of the DAY- we still got him- but it could have been a different story- "man dies over confrontation of stolen property- valued at $20!!!"

no piece of metal is worth me touching a thief who might be might be HIV- or have a gun - or knife- that being said- I probably would have had adrenalin flowing and done the same thing- I HATE THIEVES!!!
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Old 07-23-2009, 10:38 AM
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In MA, if he gets so much as a hangnail while breaking in or or hurt feelings while you trying to verbally stop him, you'll get sued and probably lose. I envy those of you that live in states where citizens are neutered. The criminals have more rights than law-abiding folks.

Had it been me, It would take every molecule (and then some) in my body to restrain myself.

Great job John!
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:02 AM
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In MA, if he gets so much as a hangnail while breaking in or or hurt feelings while you trying to verbally stop him, you'll get sued and probably lose. I envy those of you that live in states where citizens are neutered. The criminals have more rights than law-abiding folks.

Had it been me, It would take every molecule (and then some) in my body to restrain myself.

Great job John!
a few miles north of Worchester its live free or die, CCW is 14 days away and go figure its number 1 on the best places to live in the US Per fourtune Magizine. Crime rate is LOW and unemployment is 4%... No state income taxes.. If it werent for the !#$% Snow and lack of car fun I would love it
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Old 07-23-2009, 11:34 AM
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That screwdriver can be considered a deadly weapon. The thief should count his blessings he still has a pulse. I'm glad you didn't get hurt or any legal trouble. I think you handled it good, but there was a serious risk to your life by making physical contact.
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Old 07-23-2009, 01:03 PM
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a few miles north of Worchester its live free or die, CCW is 14 days away and go figure its number 1 on the best places to live in the US Per fourtune Magizine. Crime rate is LOW and unemployment is 4%... No state income taxes.. If it werent for the !#$% Snow and lack of car fun I would love it

Half my family moved up there and a few moved down to FL....My wife's fam refuses to leave so I'm pretty much stuck indefinitely.

Unfortunately, NH is slowing becoming MA due to transplants that didn't like the cost of living here but they can't give up their free services and Nanny state politics. Cost of living is climbing in NH.
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Glad to hear that punk got what he deserved. I would've done the exact same thing, but probably worse(nail-gunned him to the side of my house and left a note for the cops and gone back to sleep).

Way to go man. Your story made my day.

Of course, it sucks about your door. It's good your neighbors were available to dial 911.
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