This is outrageous and funny all at the same time:
The poor guys just trying to get his morning pick-me-up and suddenly the cops are involved. I personally think its obvious enough that this was not crime that the arresting officers should be liable for grief they've caused the guy. It sounds like the state has zero chance of convicting him, but it could be an interesting jump off point for a discussion of property rights. The guy was in his own home on his own property. The person who saw him was IN HIS YARD. She was peering into his home early in the morning. What obligations does a person have the power to impose on you without your knowledge simply buy peeping into your window? How does the fact that she was and is free to make it a habit not to look into people homes apply to the question? How would the situation change if she was standing on the public right of way? Would it change at all? What percentage of people do you suppose could be arrested for the same crime of daring to be naked in their own home without bolting all the shudders? My guess is its north of 99.99% and the people aren't guilty likely have some deep seated issues.
BTW by what stretch of the imagination are we supposed to believe that the mere, momentary sight of another human being sans clothing could somehow damage either the woman or the little boy?
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
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This is OUTRAGEOUS! The man should be able to do whatever he wants in his house! In fact, he should be suing the lady and her son for tresspassing and for spying on him through his open window.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I heard about this and it is significantly ridiculous, especially given the fact the woman was in his yard as Trisco points out.
ReplyDeleteThis sucks, and although not really similar, it reminds me of the whole lady suing mcdonalds for hot coffee deal way back when.