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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago

America is stupid for excessive guns. But this is stupid in the other direction. Talk about over policing. Fuck me this is stupid

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Too bad he's a criminal now or id tell em to come to merica where he can carry a real pistol like a big boy

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It's dangerous to go alone! take this.

hands Link a glock

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Prison? For this?

Just take it away and warn him. How did no one along the way protest the heavy handedness of this?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I agree with your point seeing as how the article dosen't have this info, but the context that He's a known burglar, has done at least 4 years in prison and 'but it's just a novelty item' has been a tactic of criminals in England for a long time, it makes more sense why he was busted.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Oh, I guess I was assuming it wasn't even sharp, like an actual novelty item.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It's sharp metal, 6in. So roughly hand size, it's more like a custom figurine type of deal.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I feel like he could have been let off with a fine and confiscation where if he would do it again or act provocatively the prison sentence would apply. 4 months in prison is a lot

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago

A suspended prison sentence makes too much sense. Gotta teach this nerd a lesson.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Why so extreme? At most it should've been confiscated and given a small fine.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 months ago

That old man lying motherfucker...

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