Seattle 'superhero'/ "Douchebag" Phoenix Jones arrested over pepper-spray allegations

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Apologies to Douchebags.

Seattle's most prolific self-styled superhero has ended up in handcuffs.

Police officers arrested the 23-year-old man who calls himself Phoenix Jones early on Sunday after he allegedly assaulted several people with pepper spray. He was held in county jail on four counts of assault, with arraignment set for Thursday, police said.

Jones, who wears a black mask with yellow stripes and a bodysuit, said he was only trying to stop a street brawl.

"Just because he's dressed up in costume, it doesn't mean he's in special consideration or above the law. You can't go around pepper spraying people because you think they are fighting," said Seattle police spokesman Detective Mark Jamieson.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/11/seattle-superhero-phoenix-jones-arrested?newsfeed=true

[justiceischeap]

1. Some could say you don't go around pepper-spraying people who are protesting peacefully

Funny how that double standard works, innit?

[SecularMotion]

2. Superheroes

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1792621/

"Superheroes will introduce us to several of the country's most famous masked heroes including, Mr. Xtreme, a 33-year-old security guard officer by day, but a goon's worst nightmare by night. We'll follow Mr. Xtreme on his nightly patrols through the streets of San Diego, as he tries to stop evildoers and protect the innocent. We'll also meet the New York Initiative, a fantastic foursome of real life superheroes living together that tackle crime fighting, one Brooklyn borough at a time. Lead by Zimmer, we'll watch as they take to the streets and try to lure criminals out of hiding with their controversial Bait-Patrols. With over 300 registered superheroes in the United States, we'll definitively uncover the 'Real-Life Superhero' cultural phenomenon and discover what inspired these everyday citizens to take the law in to their own hands as they try to make the world a better and safer place for all."


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Just watched this film recently. They're a bizarre bunch. Where does one register as a superhero?

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. "Where does one register as a superhero?"

You will find bunches of them at any Occupy gathering around the world, I think.