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Police?

Todd Hughes

>I would for sure notify the police but I sure wouldn't expect them to do much if any of my past experances with them is anything to go on. One case, I had my house broken into and a .45 pistol and a good bit of money stolen, I was certain who did it,[a fellow that worked for me] who had beaten up his wife and threatend to her to get a gun from me and kill her and her mother. Wife and me go to the police who filed a report and that was it. Never came out to the house, and told us not much they could do.Finaly after my pressuring them they went to talk to the guy but who wouldn't answear the door and that was the end of it. State police told me since the county police was "On" it they couldn't do anything. Now this was a case of a stolin pistol, big sum of money, and threats of murder, .....do you really think a report of a stolen wood plane would bring a bigger response? ...Todd

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John Clifford

>I was hesatant to write my response because I'm used to Police bashing or at least a very negative response to my profession. I wrote that response against my better judgement because I thought it might be helpful and I thought this community wouldn't respond like most of the public at large. I was wrong. I feel bad you didn't recieve proper police service in your situation. Like any profession we have our share of lazy and or wothless individuals and it sounds like one got your specific case. The media LOVES to print negative stories regarding the police, it makes great front page headlines and I'm sure sells lots of newspapers. Unfortunately it fuels a negative attitude in the general public. Often times a courageous and heroic deed goes unreported by the media or if it is reported, it's usually buried somewhere deep in the paper. Good news doesn't sell like bad news. Anyway I think we both got way off the subject. Bottom line I hope Chris gets his property back and the crooks are brought to justice.

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Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>I'm a little surprised you didn't make a personal visit, accompanied by doggies, a major gun or two. Not that I normally advocate vigilantism, but if your local police don't care to get involved....

Pam

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Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI

>Well, Pam, that's the story he didn't tell us ;)

We heard some screaming at the neighbors a few doors down once, called 911 and 2 state police cars were there in less than 5 minutes. It turns out their were only two teenage boys with their parents gone (one sounded like a woman) getting into a screaming match. But the police handled it very professionally, treated us courteously, took us seriously and so forth; so I know there are some good ones out there.

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Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>For the most part police are honorable and hard working. And then their political bosses get involved, sending them hither and yon for dubious purposes. And then there's the odd rogue cop.

Basically, I figure they have guns and sticks of various kinds and I don't, they also know how to use them; so I know they can pretty much do whatever they want and get away with it for a while, more often forever. And I don't want to even get into the current trend of potest suppression, which must be unconstitutional.

Pam

don't forget EBAY !

Ed in Arizona

>I would not be surprised down the road, If you don't get the plane back, that Scum that stole the plane trys to sell in on Ebay! I bet that beauty would fetch a tidy sum...hope you get it back.

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Dennis

>current trend of potest suppression????

Shakes head and moves on and wonders only a little bit where that came from.

Dennis,who is looking forward to rust hunting next weekend.

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Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>It comes from the Police getting involved in political issues, above and beyond any keep-the-peace requirements.

Pam

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Joe Rogers, Northern Virginia

>Pam do you keep the soap box right near your computer terminal?JR

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Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>Whatever keeps you on your toes, Joe.

Pam

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William R. Duffield on the Cohansey

>...and a gentle reminder not to stray into politics.

Hey, just so you know, going and finding and putting on one of the WC cop hats isn't any fun, and takes up way too much time I'd rather be spending making sawdust, or at least reading posts about woodworking.

Anyone know how to turn a nightstick? Should I use cocobolo or hickory? Is that soapbox dovetailed or just nailed together? :^)

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Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>Well, it's a hand made soapbox, and since I dovetail all boxes.... :)

Consider me reminded.

Pam

Send the specs...

Bob Hackett

>For the nitestick (or billy) and I`ll make it from the traditional wood.

Nothing kicks ass like ash.

Mainely,Bob

BTW-You aren`t by any chance Irish are you?;^)

Night sticks

Todd Hughes

>I sort of collect nice older Night Sticks and Billy Clubs [make a nice display with my whip collection] and the best ones are made from Lignum Vitae that Dense heavy tropical wood.I do have my Grandfathers which is made out of Hickory but he weighted it with lead to make it heavier.Used it on those union guys in the coal mines down in W.Va., has 3 notches cut into it so guess it worked OK.......Todd

LOL!

Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida

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William R. Duffield on the Cohansey

>The reminder was to the general audience, as I could see some people might be getting a little upset, and your message had something else interesting I felt I wanted to make a comment on. Like Ted say, "It's gotta be somewhere..."

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William R. Duffield on the Cohansey

>I don't really need one, Bob. For the types of enforcement we have to do around here, the "smite" key is sufficient.

Why do you think I might be Irish? As a matter of fact, I'm about 1/4 Irish, and also English, Welsh, Scottish, Deutsch and Mohican.

Gotta be at least part Irish

Bob Hackett

>If you want to play cop and learn to twirl that baton like officer Joe Bolton.(MAN,did I ever just date and place myself there!)

Mainely,Bob-Thinking back to the black and white era.There`s a 50`s thread around here somewhere isn`t there?

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Derek

>I certainly hope you don't feel "bashed" here. I and I expect the vast majority of folks here respect and honor the police (and soldiers too!. Yes, there are a few bad eggs but they are the exceptions.

If I say any more it'll get political and that is not for this forum.

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Ed Thomas, Leaside (Toronto) Ontario

>I've turned more than a few night sticks (tonfa) for the local karate club. One of the members had a cocobolo set that needed repair and really, they were a bit on the heavy side. Mostly they want them out of purpleheart/exotic for kata practice and oak for sparring.