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AnotherMcIntosh

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5. Isn't it common knowledge that NY has restrictive gun laws?

Mon Jun 11, 2012, 01:09 PM

Jun 2012

Would an attorney for a University President truly believe that Delta Airlines would have superior knowledge to that of the University President?

The "duty to warn" concept, although valid for some purposes, is the common basis for frivolous lawsuits which are filed to obtain undeserved settlements.

A way to stop frivolous lawsuits is to stand up to those who bring them.

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University of Sioux Falls president sues Delta Air Lines over gun-related charge [View all] Blue_Tires Jun 2012 OP

Link to the federal law that New York City routinely violates as a matter of policy slackmaster Jun 2012 #1

I'm not so sure: he was in NY from 9/28 - 10/2, so it's not a given that he petronius Jun 2012 #2

If I'm reading your link correctly, it has to be lawful for him to carry in the place he's going to. Demit Jun 2012 #4

The dude at the counter is expected to know the gun laws of all 50 states? Ian David Jun 2012 #8

This ^ geardaddy Jun 2012 #12

The dude at the counter knew enough to call the police in New York. Demit Jun 2012 #16

I didn't mean to be snotty to you. Ian David Jun 2012 #17

I think he's required to do so by law Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #20

Yes, the dude at the counter in NY knew NY law. jeff47 Jun 2012 #58

When somebody announces, and demonstrates, intent to commit a crime, you don't have to wait. boppers Jun 2012 #27

A university president packing heat? KamaAina Jun 2012 #3

And never heard about how restrictive NYC's gun laws are? Where did he get his degrees? freshwest Jun 2012 #52

Here's my guess KamaAina Jun 2012 #54

LOL! Good one, thanks. freshwest Jun 2012 #55

Isn't it common knowledge that NY has restrictive gun laws? AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #5

Tough shit. Welcome to civilization. nt onehandle Jun 2012 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Jun 2012 #7

it shouldn't but it does esp. for a serious gun crime pitohui Jun 2012 #31

Make that four problems-- the dumb-butt didn't know the law. The rest is window dressing. LanternWaste Jun 2012 #50

Meh. If you want to carry a gun you need to know the relevant laws yourself - not depend on someone yellowcanine Jun 2012 #9

Or.... PavePusher Jun 2012 #23

They do. boppers Jun 2012 #30

May I see your registrations for all your books and papers? PavePusher Jun 2012 #34

I do not have a license to produce my more dangerous papers. boppers Jun 2012 #35

Nice dodge. PavePusher Jun 2012 #38

I did. You seem to be of the opinion that the Bill of rights precludes sane regulations. boppers Jun 2012 #45

Constitution doesn't say anything about regulation of speech etc. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #36

And you seem to have ignored.... PavePusher Jun 2012 #39

Seems quite clear the two are linked. Militias are made up of people. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #40

Diagram the entire sentence and tell us who the right belongs to. n/t PavePusher Jun 2012 #41

And expecting everyone else to indulge his alternate reality, as well. Also, Meh to him. freshwest Jun 2012 #53

Am I the only one wondering why he was taking a gun with him? proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #10

Should Delta tell him where to go for dinner while he's in town, too? MADem Jun 2012 #11

When I rent a car, does Avis have to warn me that there is no right turn on red in NYC? GodlessBiker Jun 2012 #13

No - After 2nd Amend Supreme Court decision - NY law is problem - askeptic Jun 2012 #15

Doesn't that mean he should be suing the State of New York and not Delta Air Lines? Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #18

Delta's closer to running a profit, I think. boppers Jun 2012 #28

you can't sue a state for being arrested pitohui Jun 2012 #32

I meant sue to have the law overturned... Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #37

When my former housemate was getting his CCW I took the gun safety course with him Marrah_G Jun 2012 #44

As they say, most often, ignorance of the law is no excuse. GodlessBiker Jun 2012 #49

I just want to know why...... mrmpa Jun 2012 #14

Need isn't a criteria for constitutional rights. Why does he need to to speak as he wants or 24601 Jun 2012 #22

So, he should be able to set up a church.... in baggage claim? boppers Jun 2012 #29

Can he speak and/or pray in baggage claim? Issue settled. 24601 Jun 2012 #42

Not if it's upsetting other people. boppers Jun 2012 #46

So if he carries concealed, others don't know and aren't upset - problem solved. 24601 Jun 2012 #47

If he does so on his own property, sure. boppers Jun 2012 #48

Of course in this case, the weapon was unloaded and in a locked container. Not a clear and 24601 Jun 2012 #51

If the weapon was going to remain locked up and unloaded, why did he take it at all? boppers Jun 2012 #56

It was unloaded and locked - and declared to the airlines - as required for shipment. Did you read 24601 Jun 2012 #57

Why does he need to speak freely? n/t PavePusher Jun 2012 #24

Surprise! StateApparatus Jun 2012 #19

Your knowledge of history seems to be... PavePusher Jun 2012 #25

P.S. NY is not all of the North-East. PavePusher Jun 2012 #26

the gun was not loaded pitohui Jun 2012 #33

"I'm an idiot ... AND IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!!" baldguy Jun 2012 #21

Delta was following NY state laws. Marrah_G Jun 2012 #43