Police arrest blind man who was carrying a "gun" which was actually his foldable cane

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Flawda.

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Recklessly jaywalking in front of FL cops with a dangerous navigation aid in his pocket? That guy’s a real daredevil.

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Blinded by ignorance.

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But the question remains: Did he enjoy his paid vacation in Martha’s Vineyard?

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Ah, the old arrested for resisting arrest.

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Arrested for not respecting their authority. Usually that comes with a beating.

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Isn’t carrying a gun and shooting people because you feel uncomfortable around them perfectly legal in Florida?

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You’ve identified the problem, though. He didn’t shoot enough teenagers to qualify for police protection.

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The beatings will continue until you’re not blind anymore.

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Add to the list of things that police are afraid of:

blind people

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Arrested, not “put 28 bulllets in to the back of…”.

Tell me what colour he is without telling me what colour he is.

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No, this particular brand of bullshit happens everywhere.

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If they thought he was carrying a gun, I’m surprised they didn’t shoot him first.

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See @VeronicaConnor’s comment above.

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ahh, yes, should always read the rest of the thread before commenting…

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I think the days when you could qualify for ‘open carry patriot’ with just a suspected pistol may be over.

It’s still your call whether your load bearing vest is for ballistic plates or just to ease the handling of the distinctive gravy seal paunch; but if you can’t at least bring a rifle you just aren’t serious.

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White or not, I’m surprised they didn’t shoot him… and I mean after they discovered he was blind.

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Fucking Nazis!!!

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