Please look at all the facts. The parties involved were not familiar=20
with the device that they encountered in the course of their normal=20
duties.  Their instructions were followed properly, any unknowns=20
encountered are to be questioned. Until you know otherwise, everything=20
is a threat. The young man involved knows now what we have all learned=20
at some point in the past that precautions must be taken not to alarm=20
the public or appear as a threat to anyone.  When you have a hammer in=20
your hand everything looks like a nail.

When the local County Court House started the use of metal detectors I=20
was one of six people that was caught. My Swiss Army knife was deemed a=20
concealed weapon. Fortunately, I was allowed to return it to the car=20
rather than be confiscated. I hope the media has not caused any one to=20
reduce their diligence.

I like cooking with pressure cookers. I have several. Probably enough to=20
raise suspicion. I am prepared to demonstrate cheerfully to any one=20
should I be asked.

I have a nephew whose father is from Pakistan. Among his work duties is=20
piloting a twin engine airplane moving flight crews around for charter=20
flights.  He says that if he were not challenged frequently, he would be=20
worried. He also says even he would not train anyone with his appearance=20
in a crop duster.  BTW, his wedding was awesome, all those Marines in=20
dress uniforms...  Lighten up guys, it is a mean world out there.

Support law enforcement, they have to be paranoid to survive.


On 9/17/2015 8:53 AM, Isaac Marino Bavaresco wrote:
> I think they could publish the names and photos of the teachers,
> principal and police officers involved in the affair.
>
> Isaac
>

--=20
John Ferrell W8CCW
    Julian NC 27283
  It is better to walk alone,
than with a crowd going the wrong direction.
                   --Diane Grant


--=20
http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist
.