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WCDT Strips 3996-4000 (6th-10th May, 2019)
OldGoat:
I speak from the realm of reality, and I suspect the laws are very similar in Europe and elsewhere. While harpoons are not common, there's been more that one proprietor whack the bar with a billy club to get a rowdy's attention. The clear message is, "You're next."
Is it cold in here?:
Anglo-US self-defense law tries to distinguish between good guys and bad guys. Bubbles would have a harder time arguing self defense having started off with an announced intention to perform an illegal (I hope) act.
For example, the founder of Prison Legal News shot someone who was trying to kill him. Since he was committing an armed robbery against that person when it happened, a long and unpleasant prison sentence followed.
A harpoon may not be justified by any law other than The Law of Funny.
Cornelius:
--- Quote from: OldGoat on 11 May 2019, 09:30 ---I speak from the realm of reality, and I suspect the laws are very similar in Europe and elsewhere. While harpoons are not common, there's been more that one proprietor whack the bar with a billy club to get a rowdy's attention. The clear message is, "You're next."
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At which point over here anyone could call the police on said bartender for possession n and threats with a forbidden weapon. Billy clubs have been forbidden explicitly, except for law enforcement. Likewise any item used to threaten someone ipso facto de jure is considered illegal.
As for possession and use of flares, in our nook of the world there is no legal civilian use for them on land. You can buy them, and are obliged to have them on you on open water - even if you're just a surfer, though that's about to change in a month or two. Other than that, unless you're coming or going, you're not supposed to have any on you, and can get in t trouble, though it'll be limited to confiscation and a fine. People did use them at New year's, when they were near expiring, but as of this year, any fireworks need to have a permit before hand.
Timemaster:
--- Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 11 May 2019, 11:07 ---A harpoon may not be justified by any law other than The Law of Funny.
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The wisest words I‘ve read in the discussion on this topic so far. :-D
Happy 4000th birthday to your strip, Jeph.
It‘s an honor and a pleasure to follow the story of your characters. Keep up the good work.
TM
Gyrre:
Intent is important in U.S. law.
That's why conspiracy is a crime (conspiracy to commit fraud/arson/murder/treason/etc).
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