I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

Hi everyone!  Just had a lovely visit from our New Zealand pal Alyson and her lovely husband.  They're on their way to see the Falls (Niagara, that is!) and then on to her DD's home in Oakville, a beautiful city on the Lake Ontario shore.  Spending a whole month in North America, starting with Vancouver, then NYC and New England, across the river to Canada for 2 weeks, then to Denver and LA and home again.  Alyson has met several BCO pals along the way, with a few more to meet in Toronto and in Denver.  Thanks BCO!

I miss Athena alot.  Had a lovely note from her sisters and Mom, who must be missing her terribly.

In the "Now I've heard everything" department, there's this:

Legally blind and completely blind Iowans can obtain permits to carry guns in public due to a 2011 adjustment to state law banning sheriffs from denying permits based on physical ability, the Des Moines Register reported Sunday. 

Polk County officials have issued weapons permits to at least three people who "can’t legally drive and were unable to read the application forms or had difficulty doing so because of visual impairments," according to the Register. Sheriffs in three other counties told the newspaper they've done the same.

“I’m not an expert in vision,” Delaware county Sheriff John LeClere told the Register. “At what point do vision problems have a detrimental effect to fire a firearm? If you see nothing but a blurry mass in front of you, then I would say you probably shouldn’t be shooting something.”

But Jane Hudson, executive director of Disability Rights Iowa, said excluding the blind from weapon permits would violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Register reported.

Special training for blind permit holders is on the table in at least one Iowa county, where the sheriff, whose legally blind daughter plans to obtain a permit, demonstrated a practice shooting session for the Register.

A seeing-eye dog might be better protection (for everyone concerned) perhaps.....My mother's border collie wouldn't let a stranger come within 25 feet of her.  Best protection ever!

He has been stopped by the police twice already before this - once in Texas for speeding.  With a new gun in the glove box.  I guess he thinks that everyone will give "poor Georgie" a free pass.   You know, DH says that when people are stopped by the police, often they write their own ticket (meaning if they sass the patrolman, they often get more infractions).  Well, I think "poor Georgie" is going to write his own fate sooner or later.  Does anyone else hear the Karma Bus revving its engine?

L

Zimmerman killed an unarmed teenager.  I imagine he is feeling the repercussions from that terrible act.  He wanted to be a cop and now everyone knows what a loser he is. 

I read she recanted what she said on the 911 tape, after talking to her lawyer. But I'm sure the police saw her dad's broken nose. Also, I have now read that GZ is claiming Shellie attacked him!

I watch too much Judge Judy. My guess is old George came by to get his stuff and they got to bickering. Whatever occurred between them two their lawyers got there pronto and "advised" them.



You know they wouldn't want those Internet donations to dry up once the numbskulls that sent him money figure out he ain't a political cause or the poster boy for gun laws.

Yorkie, I think Georgie will take care of putting himself away one way or another. Between his poor decision-making skills and anger management problem, I strongly suspect he is going to do the wrong thing at the wrong time and ... Well, Florida does still have that "Stand Your Ground" law and if Georgie keeps threatening people, someone will eventually have to stand their ground against Georgie. Or he will assault someone and the prosecutor will have no choice but to press charges -- and perhaps a jury will NOT acquit. I am more confident than ever that he will pay somehow for murdering that teenager.

Mrs Georgie is recanting on the gun and police report no gun found. Low class, no class.

Alexandria.....glad along with everyone else that the wedding turned out well despite  some hurdles that look threatning.  Also please add my wishes that your Dad get back to being in fine feddle too.

Bren.....here's hoping that this time is the last time you need to have anything cut from your leg.....or hopefully anywhere else.  I think mowing is not good for that leg right now. 

Ah, the great Zimmerman.  I think RL you hit it on the head squarely.....that yo-yo just can't stay away from the radar long and it will be his un-doing.   Good for him -- it is time he find out where humble bones are located...nothing like Karma to put you in your place soundly.

Jackie

Wasn't GZ's wife indicted for perjury at one time?  I heard that GZ's lawyer, the redhead (not to disparage redheads) is now a legal analyst for CNN.  I guess they're under new management and need to attract the GZ fans.  He's a loser and his wife is probably coming to terms with.  What did she say....all George has left me with is broken glass.

Poor pip.  Not fun.  Dealing with prejudice, stupidity,  and ignorance in a sibling.  (I just have to deal with stupidity with my sister.)

There's no discussion with that kind of thought process.  I'd just stick my fingers in my ears and sing "Afternoon Delight" as loudly and proudly as I could.

Oh, PiP, how maddening.  I agree with E - you cannot have a discussion with that kind of irrationality and delusion.  It would be like trying to discuss Darwin's Origin of the Species with someone visiting the Museum of Creation. 

You probably wouldn't want to send her this YouTube if you wanted to maintain a relationship with her, since she apparently idolizes Sparklemoose, but this is from the 2008 election.  I can't hear the song "Hey There Delilah" (which this parody uses) without singing along the lyrics of the parody.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DIc8jdra0o

Pip - Do you ever wonder how on earth you and your sister share the same genes?