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[–] 44 points 3 years ago (3 children)

Stop wasting tax dollars stopping this man doing what he wants.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    The issue was that he threatened to detonate a bomb if the coast guard got close. He also said he had knives and would kill himself.

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  • [–] 22 points 3 years ago

    You telling me I'm not allowed to do that?

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  • let me get this straight.. if a millionaire builds a million dollar , untested experimental craft and goes and plays in the ocean, hes fine.

    if some poor schlup scrapes together a bunch of crap into an experimental craft and foes and plays in the ocean, hes stopped, investigated, and arrested when he refuses to comply.

    why the disparity in treatment? oh right, money. people with money can do whateverthefucktheywant

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  • [–] 20 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    Released on a $250000 bond.

    Ah yes, you are allowed to do whatever you want as long as youre rich

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  • [–] 14 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Isn't this like the third time he's tried?

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  • [–] 10 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Literally in the article, but yes he tried a couple of times already.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    I remember people trying dumb shit like this in the 80's or 90's.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    if he wants to kill himself, let him.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Again?! Is there some kind of reverse Darwin award for doing the most stupid shit and somehow not dying?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (2 children)

    Isn't that basically what evolution is?

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago

    True, but now and then, stupid shit by stupid people pays off:

    • "Let's use this raft and head for open waters" -> discovers hawaii
    • "I'm sick of foraging. Imma dive into the water and pry open that thing on the rock down there" -> Oysters
    • "Why the fuck are you burning perfectly good mammoth?" -> BBQ
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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

    Banned from the ocean for life is a pretty hefty punishment for a Florida man. I didn't know that was possible.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago

    A hurricane was approaching. He would have been drowned for sure.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago*

    This is the guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da6_LjiIzXk

    My favourite quote:

    This thing, I hold it. You catch fish, hit his head. He get coma.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago

    Since when is it illegal to ride a hamster wheel on the ocean?

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    LOL I can see it now, “Cops, the Coast Guard edition. All suspects are innocent… I love what I do. Patrolling the seven seas and making a difference in people's lives is so rewarding... We're going to pull over this hamster wheel."

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    I would say you should mention he’s from Florida, but on rereading the title, it’s well enough implied.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    THE WEAK SHOULD FEAR THE STRONG

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  • [+] -7 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    ACAB includes the Coast Guard

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  • [–] 15 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I dunno, man, the guy threatened violence repeatedly, and the Coast Guard managed to non-violently de-escalate the whole thing, and get himself to peacefully surrender. At least in this case, they handled it exactly the way they should have.

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