What Crimes Do You Think Your Capable of or Have Done?

[iamwhatiseem]

I don't much care for others, until I meet them.

I can turn a person off like a light switch, and I really don't like that. If a person does anything that causes even only discomfort to a family member - it's not good.
Example - when my daughter was about 10 or so, we were walking through a parking lot coming out of the grocery store.
Walked past this pickup truck when this dog barks right when she was right next to it. Neither of us saw it. I then saw this young moron sitting in the truck with it, and he had this sort of smug look on his face. Oh f*ck.
I lost it. I beat on the hood of his truck, kicked his door and yelled for him to get out. Even the dog calmed down. I don't know what I would have done to him if he would have been so stupid as to have come out.
I became aware that my daughter was pleading with me to stop, and that simply turned the anger off instantly. Only then did I become aware that people were shuffling away from me and wondering what the hell was happening.
I have a number of these instances. That anger is equally dangerous to me as it is to the other person. What if that dude had a gun?
Thankfully I am not a small man, so that deters other men from responding.
My trigger always centers around someone I am in a protective role for. Which most men have this, but mine is just on another level.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

I tried to make myself remove the tag on a cushion once, but I just couldn't. I wanted to but doubt I would get to go to a country club prison for that federal offense. Just couldn't overcome the fear of being in general population.

That's one of those urban legends I despise. The tag says not to be removed by anyone except the consumer. No one ever took the time to read the tag to find out what it actually says.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

I can turn a person off like a light switch, and I really don't like that. If a person does anything that causes even only discomfort to a family member - it's not good.
Example - when my daughter was about 10 or so, we were walking through a parking lot coming out of the grocery store.
Walked past this pickup truck when this dog barks right when she was right next to it. Neither of us saw it. I then saw this young moron sitting in the truck with it, and he had this sort of smug look on his face. Oh f*ck.
I lost it. I beat on the hood of his truck, kicked his door and yelled for him to get out. Even the dog calmed down. I don't know what I would have done to him if he would have been so stupid as to have come out.
I became aware that my daughter was pleading with me to stop, and that simply turned the anger off instantly. Only then did I become aware that people were shuffling away from me and wondering what the hell was happening.
I have a number of these instances. That anger is equally dangerous to me as it is to the other person. What if that dude had a gun?
Thankfully I am not a small man, so that deters other men from responding.
My trigger always centers around someone I am in a protective role for. Which most men have this, but mine is just on another level.

Your actions betray your true self. Only a small man overreacts to a dog acting that way. You are pathetic!

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

As written earlier my temper is my Achilles heel. Thankfully I have had a lifetime to learn to tame it, avoid situations that trigger it, and my care and love for my wife can tame it also, if I start to get angry she can simply say my name and calm me almost instantly.
It rarely truly surfaces, you could be my next door neighbor - become friends, and be around me for years - years - and never know I had it.
But when it happens, there is nothing I am not capable of. I can be very cold to people that are not close to me. Feel nothing for them. It is my nature. I am a huge protector for my family, territorial in nature and actually very kind and understanding - to them. But outside of the people I care about, most people mean nothing to me.
And that has always scared me.

In other words, she is your keeper. If not for her, you would need to be locked away with the other animals in jail.

 

[Seymour Flops]

Well thought out. Here are my thoughts:

Theft - Yes, if it were a large financial institution that would be well-insured against the loss and there was little chance of getting caught.

Murder - oh yeah. certain circumstances, such as some one killed or harmed someone in my family, and was given a suspended or light sentence. In fact, fuck the sentence. If I was asked to give a victim statement, I would say, "Judge, please sentence this scum to as much or as little time as you see fit. I can wait." I wouldn't be much concerned about getting caught, because in my family that would be nothing to be embarassed about.

Embezzlement - No. To embezzle, one must be in a position of trust, and I don't violate people's trust if they put it in me.

Illegal Drug use - Yes, when I retire, I may try a few things.

 

[Grumblenuts]

I'm capable (hey, I make capes look fabulous) and play grammar Nazi occasionally.. You're capable too.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

In other words, she is your keeper. If not for her, you would need to be locked away with the other animals in jail.

Haha - humorous take on it, but no.
You have heard the term many times - "its the quiet ones you have to worry about". And that is true. Loud, angry, boisterous men are usually cowards when the shit hits the fan. The expressed anger is a defense mechanism to deal with their fear and insecurities. A confident, quiet man has no need to express outbreaks because they lack fear. An unafraid person is a calm person. Unless something serious happens, and then look out.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Well thought out. Here are my thoughts:

Theft - Yes, if it were a large financial institution that would be well-insured against the loss and there was little chance of getting caught.

Murder - oh yeah. certain circumstances, such as some one killed or harmed someone in my family, and was given a suspended or light sentence. In fact, fuck the sentence. If I was asked to give a victim statement, I would say, "Judge, please sentence this scum to as much or as little time as you see fit. I can wait." I wouldn't be much concerned about getting caught, because in my family that would be nothing to be embarassed about.

Embezzlement - No. To embezzle, one must be in a position of trust, and I don't violate people's trust if they put it in me.

Illegal Drug use - Yes, when I retire, I may try a few things.

You have seen the man who shot dead a piece of shit that molested his son right in the court house with cops everywhere.
That would be me.
The cool part is that a jury and judge refused to sentence him. He was convicted, but given a suspended sentence and community service. For shooting a man dead in a court house.

 

[Foxfyre]

What crimes do you think your capable of or have done?

I was thinking this the other day what crimes do I think I would be able to do without little guilt or consence and what no way. I have never had a record or been arrested for a crime... this is just musing.

Murder - I don't think I honestly would be able to go through with it, too much guilt. Unless it was out of vengence toward someone who did something so awful to me and I knew I was about to die anyway of cancer or some serious illness...or I reached a very old age and knew I only had only a few more years of life anyway. I am sure a lot of people think to themselves if ever they get diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer there is at least a dozen people they hate they would love to knock off before they kick the bucket from cancer. Death penalty or life in prison would mean nothing at that stage since they will be dead of cancer anyway in no time.

Rape - I don't think I honestly would ever be able to do, too much guilt and I don't think would ever want to

Sexual misconduct/ sex predator - Maybe in theory I could see myself being capable of. Often on dates guys go over the lines with kissing touching pressuring the female so I can see that. Or someone gets caught hiring a call girl.

Theft - Maybe I could see myself being capable of. If it was something I knew wouldn't be missed and I knew I would never get caught..

Embezzlement - Maybe if I could make a lot of money for myself on the side. I would figure yeah probably get caught eventually, but why not enjoy the high income lifestyle for a while until you get caught. I would figure live a life on a lot of money like a king for what 10-20 years and then go to prison to me that doesn't sound like such a bad deal. I think most people if they could get away with for years what Bernie Madoff did and live a life rich for years before getting caught, they would do it too.

Illegal Drug use - Maybe I could see myself.

Selling Drugs/ smugging drugs - Maybe I could see myself if I knew it would lead to like 200K+ a year in income, but since most drug dealers actually make very little to no money I don't see it as worth it.


Spy for a foreign government - Only if I was promised a lot of money in the other country with a great big house and quarneteed citizenship for life, healthcare, and a very nice retirement fund for the rest of my life.

I have never been convicted of crime, this is just my musing

what are your thoughts?

I will jaywalk without any problem with conscience.

When I'm late for an appointment and deem it safe to do so, I don't have any remorse for speeding a bit.

I did feel bad driving a few times when I had had a bit more wine or champagne than I should have.

When doing our taxes, I have guessed what I spent for deductible items when I couldn't find documentation to support that. Because I really did try to be reasonable with those guesses, I didn't feel any guilt.

I have lied about my weight on my driver's license.

I will lie when the truth is less important than the pain it would cause someone if I told it.

I have watered my plants on days not authorized when we have been under water restrictions here.

I've gone in doors marked exit only.

That's about it. I can't imagine doing the other things on your list.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

You have seen the man who shot dead a piece of shit that molested his son right in the court house with cops everywhere.
That would be me.
The cool part is that a jury and judge refused to sentence him. He was convicted, but given a suspended sentence and community service. For shooting a man dead in a court house.

Nullification happens..OTOH, this is the more likely outcome. BTW..Ken is still in prison today.

Jury Finds Arrasmith Guilty Of Murders Former Deputy Facing Life In Prison At February Sentencing

Cynthia Arrasmith cried and grasped her sister Wednesday when a jury found her father guilty of murdering the couple who sexually had abused her. Ken Arrasmith, a 44-year-old trucker from Clarkston, Wash., shot Ron and Luella Bingham 29 times May 17 at an auto shop in east Lewiston, after...

www.spokesman.com

Cynthia Arrasmith cried and grasped her sister Wednesday when a jury found her father guilty of murdering the couple who sexually had abused her.

Ken Arrasmith, a 44-year-old trucker from Clarkston, Wash., shot Ron and Luella Bingham 29 times May 17 at an auto shop in east Lewiston, after learning the couple had abused his daughter.

Arrasmith claimed self-defense. After about 10 hours of debate, the jury decided otherwise. Its vote capped a trial that attracted international attention because of the vigilante justice meted out to the Binghams.

Arrasmith, whose action orphaned 16-year-old Josh Bingham, is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 26. His lawyers then plan to appeal the decision.

“Well, I hope he dies,” said Rilla Smith, Luella Bingham’s mother. “He’s destroyed Josh’s family, made an orphan of him.”

Nez Perce County Prosecutor Denise Rosen said after the verdict she does not plan to seek the death penalty.

A courtroom packed with friends, relatives and media listened when the verdict was read at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Arrasmith was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Luella Bingham, shot six times in the back as she ran from him. First-degree murder is punishable by life in prison or death.

He was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Ron Bingham, shot 23 times with a semiautomatic weapon as he worked underneath a pickup. Second-degree murder is punishable by 10 years to life in prison.

During the trial, which lasted slightly more than two weeks, Arrasmith’s public image as a model father concerned for his family crumbled into one of a methamphetamine-snorting, deadbeat dad.

On Wednesday, Arrasmith wore a blue pin-striped suit to court and blew a kiss toward his family.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Nullification happens..OTOH, this is the more likely outcome. BTW..Ken is still in prison today.

Jury Finds Arrasmith Guilty Of Murders Former Deputy Facing Life In Prison At February Sentencing

Cynthia Arrasmith cried and grasped her sister Wednesday when a jury found her father guilty of murdering the couple who sexually had abused her. Ken Arrasmith, a 44-year-old trucker from Clarkston, Wash., shot Ron and Luella Bingham 29 times May 17 at an auto shop in east Lewiston, after...

www.spokesman.com

Cynthia Arrasmith cried and grasped her sister Wednesday when a jury found her father guilty of murdering the couple who sexually had abused her.

Ken Arrasmith, a 44-year-old trucker from Clarkston, Wash., shot Ron and Luella Bingham 29 times May 17 at an auto shop in east Lewiston, after learning the couple had abused his daughter.

Arrasmith claimed self-defense. After about 10 hours of debate, the jury decided otherwise. Its vote capped a trial that attracted international attention because of the vigilante justice meted out to the Binghams.

Arrasmith, whose action orphaned 16-year-old Josh Bingham, is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 26. His lawyers then plan to appeal the decision.

“Well, I hope he dies,” said Rilla Smith, Luella Bingham’s mother. “He’s destroyed Josh’s family, made an orphan of him.”

Nez Perce County Prosecutor Denise Rosen said after the verdict she does not plan to seek the death penalty.

A courtroom packed with friends, relatives and media listened when the verdict was read at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Arrasmith was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Luella Bingham, shot six times in the back as she ran from him. First-degree murder is punishable by life in prison or death.

He was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Ron Bingham, shot 23 times with a semiautomatic weapon as he worked underneath a pickup. Second-degree murder is punishable by 10 years to life in prison.

During the trial, which lasted slightly more than two weeks, Arrasmith’s public image as a model father concerned for his family crumbled into one of a methamphetamine-snorting, deadbeat dad.

On Wednesday, Arrasmith wore a blue pin-striped suit to court and blew a kiss toward his family.

Interesting case, and goes to show how appearances and lifestyle can dramatically effect a court outcome.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

Interesting case, and goes to show how appearances and lifestyle can dramatically effect a court outcome.

True..also, how media attention and a self-righteous attitude can blind one to the realities.
Ken was offered the best plea in the world..5 years with parole for gunning down this couple.
Yes, it is a proven fact that they raped his daughter..and all were aware of it and sympathetic to Ken.
Right up until he started giving interviews..appeared on Oprah wrapping himself up in his justification.
He turned down the deal...outright went for jury nullification as a strategy--and totally pissed off the DA and the Judge.

So..he became an example--but he could have served 3 1/2 years and been out of prison around 1999.

Hubris is a bitch~

 

[iamwhatiseem]

True..also, how media attention and a self-righteous attitude can blind one to the realities.
Ken was offered the best plea in the world..5 years with parole for gunning down this couple.
Yes, it is a proven fact that they raped his daughter..and all were aware of it and sympathetic to Ken.
Right up until he started giving interviews..appeared on Oprah wrapping himself up in his justification.
He turned down the deal...outright went for jury nullification as a strategy--and totally pissed off the DA and the Judge.

So..he became an example--but he could have served 3 1/2 years and been out of prison around 1999.

Hubris is a bitch~

His problem also was that his whole presented persona was fake. He was a meth using dead beat who was her father by sperm donation only. Much less sympathy once people learned who he really was.
The first case was an average joe who was his son's father in every way. The system saw themselves in him, he did what every person, especially a man, wanted to do.
I would have never put him in jail.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Haha - humorous take on it, but no.
You have heard the term many times - "its the quiet ones you have to worry about". And that is true. Loud, angry, boisterous men are usually cowards when the shit hits the fan. The expressed anger is a defense mechanism to deal with their fear and insecurities. A confident, quiet man has no need to express outbreaks because they lack fear. An unafraid person is a calm person. Unless something serious happens, and then look out.

You realize you just admitted to being a coward! Good for you! It suits you!

 

[iamwhatiseem]

You realize you just admitted to being a coward! Good for you! It suits you!

I show my temper maybe once every 7-10 years and you think I am saying I am not calm?
Really?
I literally said you could be my neighbor for years - years - and never see me angry or loud.
Years.
I then give one example of when I did - and you somehow took that as if I do it all the time.

Comprehension - work on it.

 

[Dekster]

I recall experiencing the same terror as a teen and slapping myself silly for it later. Were you at home or in a store at the time?

I smash bugs and trap groundhogs, but gently catch kitchen spiders and release them outdoors.

I was at home. I just knew the FBI was watching through the electrical outlets just waiting for a reason to SWAT me.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

I show my temper maybe once every 7-10 years and you think I am saying I am not calm?
Really?
I literally said you could be my neighbor for years - years - and never see me angry or loud.
Years.
I then give one example of when I did - and you somehow took that as if I do it all the time.

Comprehension - work on it.

One time is enough because it indicates a capability. You put it out there, deal with the repercussions.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

One time is enough because it indicates a capability. You put it out there, deal with the repercussions.

No
You made up a fantasy definition of what I said, and then want to criticize me for your false narrative.
You sound like a liberal, that is what they do.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

No
You made up a fantasy definition of what I said, and then want to criticize me for your false narrative.
You sound like a liberal, that is what they do.

No, just calling a spade a spade.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

No, just calling a spade a spade.

Exactly what I said, at least you see yourself now.