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Started by derspiess, February 22, 2012, 03:48:53 PM

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Martinus

Quote from: KRonn on February 22, 2012, 06:45:06 PM
Seeing the reasons the father had I can certainly sympathise with him. The girl was not listening or getting what her father was trying to smarten her up over. And so Dad felt the daughter was heading for some serious and dangerous problems, so given the situation the dad faced I'm not too bent out of shape over his actions. However,  I assume it's considered child abuse though, legally speaking.

Maybe the father is an idiot? Why would she want to listen to an idiot?

Martinus

Quote from: CountDeMoney on February 23, 2012, 09:40:14 PM
"This is obviously a very tragic, devastating, heartbreaking situation," Cosby said. "Nothing like this has ever happened before."

:hmm:

garbon

Quote from: Grey Fox on February 23, 2012, 07:04:57 AM
In Canada, if I understand this right, max age for corporal punishment is 12.

Well that seems ridiculous.
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."

I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

Eddie Teach

Quote from: Martinus on February 24, 2012, 02:12:32 AM
Maybe the father is an idiot? Why would she want to listen to an idiot?

You don't need to be in MENSA to understand that drugs can be harmful.
To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

garbon

Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 24, 2012, 11:40:14 AM
Quote from: Martinus on February 24, 2012, 02:12:32 AM
Maybe the father is an idiot? Why would she want to listen to an idiot?

You don't need to be in MENSA to understand that drugs can be harmful.

But don't have to be.

"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."

I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

The Brain

Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 24, 2012, 11:40:14 AM
Quote from: Martinus on February 24, 2012, 02:12:32 AM
Maybe the father is an idiot? Why would she want to listen to an idiot?

You don't need to be in MENSA to understand that drugs can be harmful.

If MENSA was a Swedish word it would mean "having your period". I rest my case.
Women want me. Men want to be with me.

KRonn

Quote from: Martinus on February 24, 2012, 02:12:32 AM
Quote from: KRonn on February 22, 2012, 06:45:06 PM
Seeing the reasons the father had I can certainly sympathise with him. The girl was not listening or getting what her father was trying to smarten her up over. And so Dad felt the daughter was heading for some serious and dangerous problems, so given the situation the dad faced I'm not too bent out of shape over his actions. However,  I assume it's considered child abuse though, legally speaking.

Maybe the father is an idiot? Why would she want to listen to an idiot?
Based on the info we have, the daughter is a problem kid, out of control, heading downwards. Maybe instead the father loves his daughter and is worried sick over what will happen to her.

sbr

Quote from: KRonn on February 24, 2012, 01:11:43 PM
Quote from: Martinus on February 24, 2012, 02:12:32 AM
Quote from: KRonn on February 22, 2012, 06:45:06 PM
Seeing the reasons the father had I can certainly sympathise with him. The girl was not listening or getting what her father was trying to smarten her up over. And so Dad felt the daughter was heading for some serious and dangerous problems, so given the situation the dad faced I'm not too bent out of shape over his actions. However,  I assume it's considered child abuse though, legally speaking.

Maybe the father is an idiot? Why would she want to listen to an idiot?
Based on the info we have, the daughter is a problem kid, out of control, heading downwards. Maybe instead the father loves his daughter and is worried sick over what will happen to her.

I don't think that jives with Marti's worldview of breeders.

Siege



"All men are created equal, then some become infantry."

"Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't."

"Laissez faire et laissez passer, le monde va de lui même!"


derspiess

"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

Siege



"All men are created equal, then some become infantry."

"Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't."

"Laissez faire et laissez passer, le monde va de lui même!"


Eddie Teach

To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

DontSayBanana

Too fat, too old.  Making too ugly a face. </siege>
Experience bij!

crazy canuck

Quote from: crazy canuck on February 22, 2012, 06:47:22 PM
Quote from: Malthus on February 22, 2012, 06:42:58 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 22, 2012, 05:22:02 PM
Precisely.

Something like this might have been acceptable to a younger child - hell I restrain my toddler on a daily basis.  But on a 15 year old?  That just doesn't fly.

If you are using zip ties and stun guns, that's one hell of a toddler.  :D

It is the only way to make sure he becomes a Jets fan rather than the other more reasonable alternatives.

My quip about the Jets has gone unnoticed and unappreciated.