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Comatose Sphagetti

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25. No offense intended

Fri Mar 22, 2013, 02:50 PM

Mar 2013

crime - /krīm/Noun

1.) An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.
2.) Illegal activities: "the victims of crime".

criminal - a person who has committed a crime.

"An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law" says nothing that an arrest needs to have occurred.

My goal is a healthy discussion on this topic - I contend those offended (no offense to you, personally) might wish to ask themselves why.

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Anyone out there who's never broken the law? [View all] Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 OP

Does tearing a label off the mattress count? Brother Buzz Mar 2013 #1

also guilty of removing mattress labels.... Fresh_Start Mar 2013 #2

Oh, no!!! I compounded the offense hamsterjill Mar 2013 #64

So What Do You Cop To, Sir? The Magistrate Mar 2013 #3

Can't say... Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #6

So This Is Sort Of An Exercise In Voyeurism For You, Then, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2013 #17

While we sometimes disagree, Sir (albeit not in this case), I ALWAYS enjoy your way with words! 11 Bravo Mar 2013 #65

...love your subject line phrasing. Ellipsis Mar 2013 #18

I drank Mickey's Big Mouth Beer at age 14 riqster Mar 2013 #4

I love Mickey's! Been years since I thought about it. Southpaw07 Mar 2013 #30

if you drank Colt 45 or Maximus Super that's good for 25 to life . olddots Mar 2013 #59

I smoked a lot of grass in high school and college Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #5

Not at all... It does not make you a potential rampage killer but, Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #10

I doubt I ever crossed the line into felony territory. Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #26

No, there are different kinds of laws notadmblnd Mar 2013 #58

I'm breaking the Law of Nature, right now! FSogol Mar 2013 #7

I agree with you that Jenoch Mar 2013 #8

I disagree. Iggo Mar 2013 #14

You're then not then using legal definitions in discussing the law, LanternWaste Mar 2013 #22

Outside a court of law? Yep, damn useful. Iggo Mar 2013 #50

I too would rationalize the two standards are the same LanternWaste Mar 2013 #57

So then Bush and Cheney are not war criminals? nt ZombieHorde Mar 2013 #24

No offense intended Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #25

LOL! Cybil Disobedience here. nt Zorra Mar 2013 #9

nothing but speeding and petty possesion fizzgig Mar 2013 #11

I deduce by this that you have a preponderance of caucasian DNA. n/t TygrBright Mar 2013 #20

LOL!!! Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #28

yes, i benefit from white privilege fizzgig Mar 2013 #29

There are a bunch of them born every day slackmaster Mar 2013 #12

There's a differerence between a FELONY and mere geek tragedy Mar 2013 #13

A point that is not being recognized Sheepshank Mar 2013 #31

You haven't spent much time in Oklahoma (lucky you). Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #35

DELETED, POSTED IN WRONG PLACE Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #40

anybody with a driver's license hfojvt Mar 2013 #15

I think this is called a red herring. Cleita Mar 2013 #16

I think his goes far beyond the safety ratings for a red herring LanternWaste Mar 2013 #23

Did some serious trespassing back in the '60s/'70s protests and sit-ins. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2013 #19

Broken the law or convicted of breaking the law-they're not the same. hobbit709 Mar 2013 #21

misdemeanors? yes. felonies? I don't think so. aikoaiko Mar 2013 #27

aren't felons those who have committed felonies? La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2013 #32

Felons are those CONVICTED of felonies. hobbit709 Mar 2013 #76

ok. La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2013 #78

I Am So Sorry For You! I was also investigator for Child Protective Services. In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #33

Welcome to my post Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #45

At 64: I have never committed a felony. In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #46

I except your apology Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #47

How do you "except" an apology and you were being asked to apologize. uppityperson Mar 2013 #52

I think this DUer is seriously confused. Delusional in fact. In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #55

I did not apologize to you Comatose Sphagetti. What gave you that idea? In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #54

no, i have never committed a felony. caught or otherwise. nt seabeyond Mar 2013 #34

Neither have I. In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #44

This guy might be, if he doesn't have a fishing license. Ikonoklast Mar 2013 #36

I assure you that I have never committed a felony gollygee Mar 2013 #37

I have jay-walked a few times, Jamaal510 Mar 2013 #38

I was investigated for several alleged non-violent felonies. Mostly at age 15-16... Generation_Why Mar 2013 #39

I have gotten a parking ticket and a speeding ticket. Both were for breaking the law. appleannie1 Mar 2013 #41

As a recreational drug user, I have committed countless felonies. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #42

yep. bunnies Mar 2013 #43

I never broke a law I liked. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2013 #48

With so many laws on the books kudzu22 Mar 2013 #49

Well said Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #72

You know I've smoked a lot of grass, O' Lord, I've popped a lot of pills KG Mar 2013 #51

I break the law daily. Blue_In_AK Mar 2013 #53

5th Solly Mack Mar 2013 #56

Numerous times, drunk driving Lil Missy Mar 2013 #60

Me too. RebelOne Mar 2013 #73

There's a difference between "ever broken the law" and "ever been convicted of a felony" Spider Jerusalem Mar 2013 #61

Why should the convicted and mentally insane be denied their second amendment rights? uselessobot Mar 2013 #62

Well, I speed occasionally and once got a ticket Zoeisright Mar 2013 #63

Not proud of all of them Montezumasdaddy Mar 2013 #66

So, lessee... Benton D Struckcheon Mar 2013 #67

Uh... 99Forever Mar 2013 #68

Me. I never broke a law. Fla_Democrat Mar 2013 #69

IIRC the rule on NICS hinges on at least 1 year incarceration for a felony and 2 for a midemeanor HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #70

They're still looking for me. talkingmime Mar 2013 #71

Of course not. If I do it, that means that it is not illegal. Bluenorthwest Mar 2013 #74

The reason I started this thread was... Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #75

YOU STILL OWE ME AN APOLOGY! In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #83

Few people haven't treestar Mar 2013 #77

Why don't I merit the term criminal if I've committed a crime? Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2013 #85

I've broken the law many many times, many people do the same but RKP5637 Mar 2013 #79

Is it still illegal to bathe on a Saturday night in Massachusetts? bluedigger Mar 2013 #80

I haven't ever been caught yet n/t doc03 Mar 2013 #81

I tend to drive around 10 miles over the speed limit, 15 if I'm not paying attention. dkf Mar 2013 #82

Oh, I have broken the law. Don't tell me. I know that makes me an "illegal". pampango Mar 2013 #84

Not physically possible. 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2013 #86