I haven't been to a movie theater in ages but the last time I did go, I remember seeing annoying people on their cell phones. The following story is a bit extreme but perhaps people will think twice before opening that stupid phone in the theater!
And your guns too!
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No one should be shot but I would like to dump a bucket of pop corn over people's heads. A movie costs about 50 bucks for 2 people with drinks and popcorn. If you want to text or play with your phone you can leave your happy ass at home.
When I go to some type of function, I try to remember to put my phone on vibrate. Recently, at a session, I forgot. My phone,coat and cap were all on a chair. The phone rang, I picked it up, turned it off and said it'll keep. Everyone looked at me like I was crazy. A few sessions later, a phone rang, an eldery lady ran to her purse and began looking for her phone. She then realized it wasn't her purse, got to her purse,got the phone and ran down the hall to take the call. What is wrong with the general population and cell phones? They act like the world will end if a call is missed or delayed.
I guess I've had pretty good luck at movie theaters. Haven't been bothered with cell phones. I mainly get annoyed with people who wander in once the movie has started and roam around hunting for a seat.
It's generally inconsiderate to use your phone in a theater but in this instance, the guy was just sending a text to his daughter during one of the previews. Sounds like to me that the guy wasn't doing any harm, especially if he had his screen dimmed. The shooter was simply trying to bully people around and he didn't like it that the guy stood up to him. If he had an issue with the guy sending a text then he should have presented his objection to theater personnel. I do hope that the courts make a good example of this guy and lock him up for a long time.
Question: Will the ex-cop who gunned down this text messenger plead the Florida "Stand Your Ground law" in defense of his insanely extreme over-reaction?
I asked the same question in the other thread on this same incident.
Seems fairly likely that he will use the SYG defense. Look at this article in the Tampa Bay Times.
I asked the same question in the other thread on this same incident.
Seems fairly likely that he will use the SYG defense. Look at this article in the Tampa Bay Times.
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If that defense is used, the court would surely be required to take into account the fact that the shooter is a highly-experienced former law enforcement officer and should have sense enough to know that being hit by a thrown bag of popcorn hardly constitutes a reason to fear for one's life.
I asked the same question in the other thread on this same incident.
Seems fairly likely that he will use the SYG defense. Look at this article in the Tampa Bay Times.
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If that defense is used, the court would surely be required to take into account the fact that the shooter is a highly-experienced former law enforcement officer and should have sense enough to know that being hit by a thrown bag of popcorn hardly constitutes a reason to fear for one's life.
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Whats your definition of highly experienced?
I mainly get annoyed with people who wander in once the movie has started and roam around hunting for a seat.
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With me, it's a crying baby.
A movie costs about 50 bucks for 2 people with drinks and popcorn.
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$50.00 for two?? Wow! 
