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Why are sissy Europeans so soft on crime? (Read 290 times)
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Hurdle the Dead
posted: 3/1/2008 at 4:56 AM
modified: 3/1/2008 at 4:56 AM
A friendly travel tip for those heading to Spain:

Don't rob a bank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKN1WlYR19w&eurl

Make sure you stay with it until the slow-mo.
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Gandalf the Grey
posted: 3/1/2008 at 7:59 AM
Ouch. I'll be good. Shocked

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Dave
posted: 3/1/2008 at 1:21 PM
Awesome.

The same goes for most European countries. I can remember living in Germany and seeing the results of what happened if my soldiers got smart with the Politzie. "He tripped. A couple of time" Confused
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Big Chicken!
posted: 3/1/2008 at 6:00 PM
The Spanish don't mess around. Just today we were stopped for speeding (caught us on the camera Blush). They were quite stern about it. Kinda wish I understood everything they were saying. All I got was that if DH wasn't the rank he is, the situation might have been worse. I've heard the Guardia Civil (which is a part of the military) takes a lot of time and will falsify the ticket. The car might also have a few extra scratches. I'll remember that video when I get the urge to rob the BBVA.
Kris C
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posted: 3/1/2008 at 6:30 PM
Guardia Civil are notorious for their harsh measures when dealing with the public.

A mate of mine had both his arms broken when on holiday by a beating with truncheons for being drunk and a little out of order, outside a bar.

Rough justice.
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posted: 3/2/2008 at 2:03 AM
yeah, that is awesome! I don't think we would be allowed to do that at my department. Chief may not like it Wink
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posted: 3/2/2008 at 2:23 AM
modified: 3/2/2008 at 2:30 AM
Justice can be sweet.

Modified to add.

My wife has just informed me of how disturbing it is for a society to punish criminals with violence.

While I in no way condone this behavior it does appeal to my sense of justice.

BTW that double flip was awesome. I give it an 8.0 (only for the bad landing)
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