Being a concealed handgun licensee I look at things like this very
differently than I used to. Before I would have said go chase after him,
but now I don't think that's a good idea (permit or no permit). Perhaps I'm
just growing up but I think the chasing should be left to the police in a
situation like this. Now I do feel you should report the vehicle
description and or plate number to the gas clerk or police officer but
chasing after the guy endangers you and your wife not to mention innocent
bystanders on the street. What if the guy feels threatened and turns on
you, perhaps with a weapon. Is a few gallons of gas worth loosing your life
or that of a loved one? As a permit holder I personally would stay way out
of this one. IF I were to chase him, and IF it came about that I had to
defend myself, I would not want to explain that to a judge. But I do
understand the desire to stop someone like this from getting away with a
crime.
--Mike
www.mikesdakota.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "David" <dodgedakotaquadcab@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 6:06 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Gas Drive Off...Wife says "Dont get Involved"
>
> Wife has me put gas in her Dakota QC (actually my
> Dad's ex).While i'm doing this,the guy at another pump
> gasses up,leaves his pump on the ground,and drives
> off.The gas station attendant cant see his plate,but i
> see the make/color of the car.
>
> I try to catch up to it(in daughters 96' Corsica),but
> to no avail.I go home,and wife chews my ass for trying
> to find the car & the plate.
>
> I tell her its my civic duty,and next time it
> happens,and i'm in my Dakota,i'm gonna catch anyone
> who drives off...
>
> Now,who's right?
>
> Wife or Me?
>
> =====
> David Digney
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> Owner/Operator: Bob's Rod,Reel,& Train Shop (Madison,Wi)
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> (608) 249-9392
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