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    Are you saying that you've never seen the police turn a blind eye to a crime? Really? I've seen it many times. To conclude that no law was broken because the police did nothing is not just faulty logic; it's naïve. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    That's not a logical conclusion. BTW, did you learn what circular logic means, yet? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Actually, if you read my previous posts, Scott, you'll see that I explicitly am not considering vigilantism as a law violation without knowing the local laws. I think you're confused about who doesn't get it. Both parties, the vandal and the post commander, fucked up. It really is that simple. It's unfortunate that you can't grasp that. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    If you came to that conclusion, you clearly did not use logic. You repeatedly overlook the fact that I didn't accuse the VFW post commander of breaking the law. Bullshit. I used the definition of vigilantism straight from Black's Law Dictionary. Clearly, the VFW post commander exercised vigilantism. Corrected for accuracy. That statement clarifies a lot. Some people have been supporting the VFW post commander because they feel like the discussion was about whether he XOR the vandal was wrong. OTOH, some of us recognized that neither one was right; both were wrong, one for violating the law and the other for taking it into his own hands. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Joe: How the fuck does that make you feel... to be in that position with all your money on the table? Mike: How much you got, Joe? Joe: What? Mike: Total. You put down 80 thousand like it didn't matter. That's a lot of money for somebody like you and him. I think it matters. Joe: What's the difference... Mike: I'm a millionaire! That's the difference. I lose 80 I get another 80. For me it doesn't matter. See, I think it's you... who's sweating this, the both of you. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    You selected your level of satisfaction by your inaction. Either you lacked the will to pursue legal action or you lacked either the resources or the balls to pursue personal action. Either way, you decided to be satisfied. Thanks for showing everybody that you just don't get it. It saves me the time! Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    You might have a point if the resolution was payment of restitution. That's not the case in this instance. Just because you and others choose to ignore that important aspect doesn't mean that it isn't relevant to the discussion. Then why ignore it this time? Fixed I see. So you are advocating situational ethics. Got it. Please, explain how it is "circular logic," please. I fail to see how applying standards uniformly shows a lack of intelligence. Perhaps you can explain that to us, also. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    In your example, you're son is three years old. You are responsible for his actions. You punishing him independently of the store manager would be like the vandal punishing himself, independently of the post commander. That isn't what happened. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    No, that wouldn't be vigilantism. That would be parenting. If the store manager took it upon himself to lock your kid up for a few hours, bypassing the legal system, that would be vigilantism. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    It is the necessary flip side of the coin if Congress passes legislation requiring insurance companies to accept all applicants, regardless of pre-existing conditions. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Yeah, actuaries are like lawyers in that respect. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Right. The legal system was avoided, but punishment was still given. That is vigilantism. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    It means that you achieved a level of satisfaction acceptable to yourself without expecting someone else to take care of you. I'm good with that. What satisfaction is that? I was out a car stereo without any resolution at all. I wasn't at all satisfied. The theft was still illegal, even if I chose to not file a report. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    I'm sorry to hear that. I, OTOH, can be more logically consistent than you've been, so I'll continue doing so. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    You didn't. You continue to avoid using the relevant terms, as they highlight the inconsistency of your logic. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    So, you're cool with him handling the plea negotiations himself, bypassing the legal system? What the post commander did is a textbook example of vigilantism. Do you also lack respect for the rule of law? If a rape/theft victim doesn't complain about or report the rape, does that imply that the rape/theft wasn't a crime? I once had my car stereo stolen and didn't report it. Does that mean the theft wasn't illegal? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    No thanks. It's easier to simply highlight the inconsistent logic presented in your posts. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    negotiator, arriving at a mutually agreeable resolution. The courts must approve plea agreements. He acted as a vigilante. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    I love how you resort to personal attacks when unable to make logical arguments. It offers much insight into your character. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    I believe that all depends on when and where the agreement was made and whether or not the vandal was forced to entertain his options or had the ability to walk away from "negotiations." The video doesn't provide such information, so we cannot make the assumption that the post commander didn't commit any crime during his plea negotiations with the vandal. It is clear from the video that the post commander acted as a vigilante, bypassing the legitimate justice system. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    That's exactly what the post commander failed to do, hold himself accountable. He wanted vengeance, not justice. If our justice system is one of the important aspects of our government that makes our country great, how can a veteran who bypasses that justice system to avenge an act of free expression be respected? He acted cowardly. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    What constitutes something of value? For instance, if you helped a patient who happened to be an author, and the two of you had discussed that person's books, would it be inappropriate to accept a signed copy of his/her latest book (assume a jacket price of ~$30) offered as a gift? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    That would make it impossible for private companies to compete, because capping the premiums won't affect the cost of the benefits paid. Capping the premiums of the government plan would pass even more of the costs on to taxpayers than subsidizing premiums for those who can't afford them would. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Vigilantes tend to be cowards, IMO. The VFW post commander did nothing worthy of respect. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!
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    Try again. Just because I'm not totally ignorant of the law does not imply that I'm a lawyer. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials!