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To: Jim S who wrote (4646)	2/6/2001 4:29:45 PM
From: Mama Bear	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13062

"Why couldn't the threatened neighbor deal with the issue on his own?" Hmm, by mounting a cannon in his yard pointing at the other guys house? C'mon people, this is a pretty cut and dried case of assault. Gov't intervention is appropriate and expected. Regards, Barb

To: Jim S who wrote (4646)	2/6/2001 5:03:47 PM
From: All Mtn Ski	Respond to of 13062

Jim, I would like to think my neighbor and I could work it out via diplomacy, I'm a pretty friendly guy after all! :) TT

To: Jim S who wrote (4646)	2/7/2001 6:13:30 PM
From: Jim S	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 13062

I thought all this was in relation to what a Libertarian would do. If someone put a cannon in his yard that was pointed at my house, my first inclination would NOT be to call the cops, or petition the city council to enact a law prohibiting cannons pointed at houses. Seems to me that a few things would have to be done first, like finding out if the "cannon" could actually be used to cause harm (what if it is a ceramic lawn ornament?), what my neighbor's reason is for putting there and aiming it at me, and finding out if he realizes that his action is causing me concern. Perhaps my concern would THEN escalate, if it proved to be a real threat, and further actions would be called for. Perhaps some of you jumped to the conclusion that harmful intent and capability had already been established. At least, I hope you jumped to that conclusion. If you didn't, I'm glad we're not neighbors. jim