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Blue_true

(31,261 posts) Sun Apr 7, 2019, 09:32 PM Apr 2019

I will get the jump on you. Another Florida Man story. [View all]

Some dude was arrested for burglarizing cars in the jail parking lot just after being released from jail.

In our defense, we do have over 20 million people here. There is bound to be some oddballs. Believe it or not, we also have a vibrant open records law, so the press get stories like the above instead of being stonewalled.

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I will get the jump on you. Another Florida Man story. [View all] Blue_true Apr 2019 OP

Didn't want to miss dinner, I guess. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #1

He got his wish. nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #3

For some, sadly, jail is the better option. Poverty, lack of opportunity, etc. can cause some Solly Mack Apr 2019 #5

After thinking about it more, you're right. Blue_true Apr 2019 #13

He's an admirable go-getter who wanted to get right back to work as soon as he was released. DavidDvorkin Apr 2019 #2

Or he is so destitute that jail is a better option than being on the street Blue_true Apr 2019 #4

Kleptos gotta klept ProudLib72 Apr 2019 #6

Lol.. Me and my friends are obsessed with Florida man stories. This guy you mention Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #7

I am guessing the burglar had no other place to go live and went for the sure thing. Blue_true Apr 2019 #9

Ummm..."My friends and I.." jpak Apr 2019 #12

Thanks!!! I knew better!!! Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #16

sounds like barbtries Apr 2019 #8

Initially I thought it was funny what he did. But, yes, sadly you are likely right. nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #10

"But yer Honor - I LIKE Prison..." jpak Apr 2019 #11

Or he has no other real choice. Sadly. nt Blue_true Apr 2019 #14

I already posted the story. Archae Apr 2019 #15