July 1, 2005
FOUR FOR FRIDAY
Q1: If a credentialed security guard approached you after you made a purchase in a mall department store, and asked or demanded to see what was inside of your backpack, shoulder bag, or some other bag that was large enough to contain stolen items, what would you? Would you comply, no questions asked, or would you automatically say no because you know that you didn't do anything wrong?
Q2: When you're driving a car and you find yourself in a position where you have put the car in reverse and back up, which shoulder do you tend to look over as you're backing up?
Q3: Who was the last person you paid to do something for you and what did they do?
Q4: How many chairs or seats do you have in your house, and how long have you had the oldest one?
Posted by Mikal at July 1, 2005 6:14 AM
| TrackBack
1. While complying with the request, preferrably in sight of a security camera, I would let him know that I was shocked and appalled by the acqusation. Then I would inform him that the corporate office will know about his heinous error. Upon completion of the negative search, I would then find the highest ranking official at the store, explain that I was thoroughly embarassed by the entire episode and that I would be writing a letter to the corporate office. If I didn't walk out with several gift certficates, or some sort of gift basket, then I would write the letter. I would continue to write letters as long as I could, until I got some sort of retribution. Bastards. PS: this happened to myself and my best buddy at an upscale grocery store in Ponte Vedra. We got a nice gift basket with jams and cheeses and all kinds of goodies.
2. Both at first, then I settle on the right.
3. There was the chick on Colfax, but I don't remember her name. Just kidding. It was my roommate, and she dog/housesat for me.
4. Including barstools, patio furniture and everything...17. The oldest is a desk chair from college. The back was torn a couple years after I got it. Rather than replace the whole chair, I simply used a length of old climbing rope to construct a back. It ended up being more comfortable than the original.
1. I would ask why he needed to check my bag. Then I would tell him that I felt violated. Since I wouldn't have stolen anything, I'd have nothing to worry about. Then I'd report it to the mall. I always question those types of things.
2. I tend to look over my right shoulder, since I'm right handed, but usually need to look over both shoulders.
3. Paid at a restaurant. Left tip for the waiter.
4. Right now there are three chairs and a couch. I don't own them. But I do have a rocking chair at my parent's house that I've had since I was about 3 or 4.
1. I'd comply, but only in an area where there are witnesses. I'd also complai to the mall-cop's supervisor and his company, the store, and to mall management.
2. I look over both initially, but usually settle for looking over the shoulder where the most potential for an accident is.
3. The person behind the counter at the place I ordered a pizza rom last night.
4. Fourteen, plus a couch. The oldest ones are part of a vintage 50's dining room suite. I've had them for probably 20 years.
I'd probably meekly comply; it would all depend on his attitude and how he asked. I probably wouldnít report it to management unless I thought it was harassing.
I look over my right shoulder because I get a better view out the rear window instead of looking around the headrest.
The guy at the corner food cart, and I got a turkey sandwich on rye with cheese, lettuces and tomato.
Oh, thatís a tough one. Kitchen - 2 chairs, dinning room - 4 chairs and also 4 folding chairs for company if I have to put the inserts in the dinning room table, living room - 3 couches and 3 chairs, bedroom - 2 chairs, den - 5 chairs and 1 couch, TV room - 3 chairs and in my office/computer room - 3 chairs. The oldest chairs would be in the TV room they must be over 20 years old. All that for one person.
1. I'd kick his ass. Just kidding. It depends on the guard's attitude. If he copped (no pun intended) a 'tude, I'd tell him no. Not only no, but Hell No! Since I walk (no car), I carry a backpack everytime I go shopping. I've never had somene ask to see inside my bag, but I have been told I had to leave my bag at the front - in which case, I promptly left and spent my money elsewhere.
2. See the part about no car. Look both ways before crossing the street, even if it's a one-way. Damn drivers.
3. Hmmm. I don't think I've ever done this. I probably have, but I've always been pretty self-reliant.
4. Two regular chairs, one bean-bag chair, one love seat, and two banquet tables. I've had one of the chairs since 1997-ish and the bean-bag chair since 99.
1. Not sure but I think I would comply in front of at least one witness. I would then complain to the store/mall owner's corporate office, as well as to the senior store/mall offical on site.
2. Usually the right.
3. I would say my Dentist. He cleaned my teeth.
4. 6 Dining room chairs, 1 desk chair, a couch that seats 3, a recliner, 4 folding charis and 3 three lawn chairs. So thats 18.
Q1: I would simply but politely assert my 4th Amendment right from searches without warrant. The security guard's credentials would be irrelevant to me.
I recall driving home to NC from Texas not long after the Oklahoma City bombing. I was driving a car with no A/C in 100 degree heat wearing just shorts (which happened to be camoflauge), no shoes and pulling a U-Haul trailer.
Since the police were a little hypersensitive because of the bombing I got pulled over for doing 50 in a 55! (driving too slow)
The Texas Ranger asked me out of the car and requested permission to search the trailer and I refused. He called for backup which arrived quickly who also tried to pressure me into opening the trailer but I again politely refused.
To my surprise, the second Ranger acknowledged that it was my 4th Amendment right to do so (his words not mine) and that they would respect my refusal.
At the time I was a recent study of Libertarian principles but had yet to "try them out in the field" so I was quite nervous about going up against the two Rangers by myself.
Q2: Usually over my right but mostly rely on my mirrors.
Q3: A friend of mine swapped several hours renovating the other's project houses. I have a house project that is almost done but needed his help cleaning out the barn and replacing some rotted pine floors. He needed help building screens for the windows on his project house.
Q4: 24 including all of the chairs on the porches. Our oldest one is an old wooden high chair I used about 35 years ago. My 19 month old son now uses it.
Post a Comment:
|
