bill2 0 #1 April 15, 2002 A California journalist who is suing the city of Escondido claiming it violated his civil rights and those of others who use assistance dogs by keeping a hostile cat in the municipal library is now calling the attack a hate crime, reports KNSD-TV in San Diego.Richard Espinosa, a former reporter for the North County Times, added the allegation to a $1.5 million lawsuit he filed against the city in November.Espinosa was on assignment at the city library when his 50-pound Labrador mix, Kimba, was attacked by L.C., the library cat. The suit contends the city is guilty of a hate crime for putting the welfare of its "dangerous cat" above people with disabilities.Espinosa, who sees perfectly well, relies on the state-certified assistance dog to help him deal with anxiety attacks and other health problems. He hopes the lawsuit will educate the public about the legal rights of people with "hidden disabilities." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 April 16, 2002 Seems to me there's more than one pussy involved here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 April 16, 2002 What a load of crap. I'd love to see the justice system throw this jerkoff in jail for wasting the courts time and our tax dollars.Jackass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 April 16, 2002 Reason #342 why I don't want to ever live in California... j/kThat guy is an idiot.A human cannonball, I rise above it allUp higher then a trapieze, I can fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #5 April 16, 2002 Amen!!jkmikeThe Lord giveth and the M-79 taketh away. Welcome to the world of zero slack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 April 16, 2002 And how big was this cat anyway?Against a 50 pound lab? Come on!http://futurecam.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #7 April 16, 2002 I'm not a big fan of cats...but this guys a fuck. I'll give him a freakin anxiety attack!!!!"If I could be like that, I would give anything, just to live one day, in those shoes..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,090 #8 April 16, 2002 Yep. I seem to recall a woman who took her pig on an airplane flight claiming it was a "companion animal:"------------------Maria Tirotta Andrews brought Charlotte, her 300-pound Vietnamese potbellied pig with a pink bow in her tail, on the Boeing 757 flight with 200 other passengers October 17, telling the airline it was a "therapeutic companion pet." Andrews said her heart condition was so severe she needed the companionship of her pig to relieve stress. . . . .. . . The pig became unruly when the plane landed. When Charlotte awoke, she tried to enter the cockpit and refused to leave the galley until a passenger tossed food at her, according to the report. ----------------I always wondered what running off the end of the runway due to an errant pig in the cockpit would have done to Maria's stress-related heart condition.Another case where political correctness wins out over common sense. Maybe I'lll take my therapeutic cheetah on my next flight! They might even give me my own row.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #9 April 16, 2002 Bwahahaha, only in America....."They might even give me my own row"Row (as in wow) I'd say there would be a freakin' riot CyaD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #10 April 16, 2002 QuoteMaybe I'lll take my therapeutic cheetah on my next flight! LOL!!! "If I could be like that, I would give anything, just to live one day, in those shoes..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 April 16, 2002 Last I checked you can still take a therapeutic beaver with you...hahahahaha...A human cannonball, I rise above it allUp higher then a trapieze, I can fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #12 April 16, 2002 Yeah, just keep her on a tight leash.....CyaD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #13 April 16, 2002 what a butch of bullshit. Sounds he is just trying to get some $$$. Kinda like that stupid lady that burned her crotch with Mcdonalds Coffee. "I didn't know it was hot!!!" USE YOUR FUCKING BRAIN LADY!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #14 April 16, 2002 QuoteAnd how big was this cat anyway?Actually, I saw my grandmothers Siamese cat take down a german shephard as a kid. It was really quite traumatic... The cat literally scrached open the dogs chest._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #15 April 16, 2002 No doubt, i'm all in favor of REDRUM in this case. I have my bedroom blocked off for rig storage since I started jumping. Yeah, he whined the first two nights, but then he knew, don't fuck with the rig room, else it's redrum for him...--~Captain CutawayI can disassemble a rig in less than 5 seconds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #16 April 16, 2002 Oops, I was referring to the cat who pissed on SMF's rig...--~Captain CutawayI can disassemble a rig in less than 5 seconds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #17 April 16, 2002 Oh for %^$^(*&*&% sake! That is stupid! OK Bill I'll be the bad kitty on a leash and you can tell em that it's the only thing that will calm you, then Quade can come cause he calms me, and the mouse takes the cheese....hi ho the dairy oh UG!It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #18 April 16, 2002 LameLame LameAnd I want to see the Dr give the medical rational speech on why (for anxiety) is this dog? I think he will start prescribing cats from now on......I have seen hundreds of medical necessity letters for this or that, usually health club memberships - but I dont think the Insurance company will let a dog for anxiety pass and cover it. I am 99.9% sure this guy is an idiot. The dog and the cat sound cool.... I wouldnt corner a cat if he is really afraid or mad. They lacerate first - ignore questions later.Oscar Levins cat hates dogs period. And she has attacked all three of my dogs... Skeet's size was no issue when she had kittens the first time... Olav ZipsTer is the only one who told her something after she scratched him for sitting in the middle of the floor. I think he said, Bitch that hurt. Skeet and Flea wont go near anypart of the house where Oscar is. Ann ~ www.AirAnn.comAnyone want a Kitten? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #19 April 16, 2002 QuoteKinda like that stupid lady that burned her crotch with Mcdonalds Coffee. "I didn't know it was hot!!!" USE YOUR FUCKING BRAIN LADY!! This case was a great example of the press making it out to be about something it was not. Unless you've actually read this case, don't make references to it, because more than likely you'll just end up showing that you have idea what you are talking about. Such is the case here. "Yea, I didn't think we'd actually be turning any points..." ~ Goat #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #20 April 16, 2002 And... to learn more about the very famous, and poorly reported, McDonald's coffee case go hereIt's interesting reading, most people don't know the facts and if they did they wouldn't cite this as a frivilous case.Google is your friend.-Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #21 April 16, 2002 My Ex used to work at that library. The cat is very friendly. It was a stray the library adopted. The dog startled the cat while it was sleeping and got smacked a couple of times on the snout drawing some blood. Most people around here agree the guy is an idiot who is looking for a windfall. I personally feel he should be charged with malicious prosecution. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDBoston 0 #22 April 16, 2002 A prime example of the rampant failure of natural selection to operate in the modern world. I think humans are actually evolving backwards as a species because of people like this. Well, that's probably for a whole 'nother thread....Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #23 April 16, 2002 QuoteReason #342 why I don't want to ever live in California...That's no shit!!!I really want to visit the dz's there but you can count on the fact that I won't ever be moving there!! sorry cali guys and gals...no offense to you- if you can handle it there, more power to ya!! Its kind of like Texas, I guess. You either like it or you don't!SisCan you Trip like I do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #24 April 16, 2002 It's not like we really need any more people out here in Cali anyway. There is too many out of staters here already. There is good and bad things everywhereSEBAZZ....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spinmaster 0 #25 April 16, 2002 I count three....the cat, the man, and the dog that got its ass kick by a cat. Let hope the state of CA doesn't make it four. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
