Caught on tape: Boy shocked after man electrifies campaign sign

The Rocky

Published October 31, 2008 at 8 a.m.
Updated October 31, 2008 at 8 a.m.

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October 31, 2008

8:05 a.m.

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Hambone writes:

Serves the little punk right.
October 31, 2008

8:16 a.m.

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youngman writes:

its great...shock the criminal...penalties for breaking the laws..what a concept....now of course the lawyers will sue for damages to the poor little criminals life
October 31, 2008

8:18 a.m.

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DenverNo1 writes:

Classic. It's great. It doesn't look like he's just wanting to see how it was put together from the video. I wonder if the father had seen the video before he made that statement.
October 31, 2008

8:19 a.m.

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Support_your_Officers writes:

Exactly. Pretty funny.... and i bet his "outraged" father put him up to it.
October 31, 2008

8:25 a.m.

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Danchan writes:

Doesn't this require a stoning?
October 31, 2008

8:27 a.m.

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Newenergycommie writes:

That was a "Charge we can believe in".
October 31, 2008

8:29 a.m.

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FCZ writes:

Andrew Noble should not send his kid out to steal for Andrew Noble.
October 31, 2008

8:30 a.m.

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woodjt1 writes:

I remember my grandpa saying he got tired of the neighborhood dogs cutting a path across his corner lot front yard and relieving themselves. He said he got a metal trash can lid and wired it up to an outlet late at night, then put canned dog food in it. Said it didn't take long before dogs no longer came in his yard. Keep in mind this was 50 years ago and there were no laws about dog owners not letting their dogs roam the streets.
October 31, 2008

8:35 a.m.

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kodijack writes:

Ten years ago a guy was tired of the animals getting into his garden so he plugged a transformer into his house outlet and electrified the fence around his garden. One day he goes out there, leans over and as he is getting up he rests his hand on the fence to steady himself...and fried the crap out of himself. At the same time he had an 6 year old daughter living there. The police asked his wife how they kept the daughter away from the fence and the mother said they had told her to stay away from it. This was in Denver.
October 31, 2008

8:46 a.m.

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Scott writes:

I'm sure that the "father", Andrew Nobel is now searching the Yellow Pages for a prostitute (lawyer) that will file a lawsuit against Mister Turschak. It should be too hard of a search, Lord knows that prostitutes (lawyers) will assume ANY position ... for a price. ;-)

If I had been that 9 year old there is no way I would have told my dad what had happened. The electric shock would have been a thing of joy compared to the butt whipping my dad would have rightfully given me. Plus, dad would have made me go back to Mister Turschak and apologize for my stunt.

Scott
October 31, 2008

8:56 a.m.

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vendari01 writes:

Mr. Turschak just did what so many of us have wanted to do, for a long time: taught someone that vandalism in his yard has penalties. I am so tired of the idea that says if it isn't inside your house, then you can't protect it. I grew up where farmers protected watermelons with rock salt- it didn't keep us out, but it sure taught us caution!
October 31, 2008

8:58 a.m.

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denverinfidel writes:

I'm sure that 9 year old managed to obtain an obama sign all by himself.

It takes a special kind of degenerate father to send his 9 year old son to carry his vandalism. What a chickensh*t coward.
October 31, 2008

9:08 a.m.

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Oh_Wise_One writes:

"swap out the sign" for what? Liberalism is a disease.
October 31, 2008

9:08 a.m.

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Outlaw writes:

You are all wrong about the father out shopping for a lawyer. The lawyers started calling him as soon as they heard. There are so many of them now they have to troll (advertise) for clients.

If there is nothing going on, they will make something up. "Have you taken aspirin in the last ten years? If so you may be eligible for monetary damages, but your time is running out. Call me today"

As for the little punk, his father lost a great chance to teach him resposibility and consequences. Now that dad will back him even when he breaks the law, they might as well get his cell ready for his next scientific journey--Lets see how a gun works.

Way to go dad. You are shining example of what is wrong with America today.
October 31, 2008

9:12 a.m.

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BigSky182 writes:

Awesome!!

Rotten little punks need to learn some respect for other people's property.

His defense should have been "But this guy had THREE signs and I don't have ANY! He can AFFORD to let me steal a couple of them!"
October 31, 2008

9:15 a.m.

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thevealchop writes:

An electric pet fence ain't shiiit. When I was growing up, I lived near a horse pen that had an electric fence. That fence shocked the shiiit out of me. Even so, it wasn't that bad. I was about nine years old, too. And this kid barely touched the darn thing. I kept my hand on it for three seconds. No shiiit. And I walked to school in the middle of a blizzard, uphill, both ways. Take that you little punk!
October 31, 2008

9:15 a.m.

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cterryr2 writes:

This is great! I will do this but not post warning signs!
October 31, 2008

9:22 a.m.

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INC writes:

wow juveniles stealing signs... swastikas sprayed (backwards) on certain ones and neighbors resenting free choice... shocking.

like stealing signs will change the victims vote.
October 31, 2008

9:32 a.m.

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thomas_815 writes:

Mr. Noble, you're an idiot and a poor example of what a good parent should do. Your son was NOT looking at the sign as you stated, the video is more than obvious of what he was trying to do. He was there to violate another persons right.

Grow some intestinal fortitude and discipline your son and not Mr Turschak. I'm not voting for McCain and I certainly don't advocate other Dem's to vandalize the property of McCain supporters.

The right thing to do is to have your son go over and apologize and learn to take responsibility.
October 31, 2008

9:49 a.m.

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toocool writes:

Just think that was a nine year old Obama supporter, just think what the 21 an up are capable of, one wonders!
October 31, 2008

9:59 a.m.

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T1anda writes:

I am surprised that the kid trying to sneak in and put up the Obama sign, even felt electrical shock.

Aren't Obamabots remote controlled by ACORN?
October 31, 2008

10:04 a.m.

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Dick_Tater writes:

I can't see a 9 y/o doing this unless told too. Does not suprise me though, I've heard of other parents making their children steal for them. What a terrible parent, they should take his kid away.
October 31, 2008

10:10 a.m.

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johnson writes:

"Noble said his son just wanted to see how the sign was put together." Must have been a pretty complicated sign to warrent an inspection. Nope, looks like a sign on stick stuck in the ground. Sorry Dad, can't buy that arguement, unless your kid is really stupid. "He fell down the well because he just wanted to see how it was put together."
Too bad Turschak didn't crank it up about 3 times the power. It would have been hilarious to see the kid do a back flip off his feet.
October 31, 2008

10:24 a.m.

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Seanchai writes:

Serves him right. Healthy discourse is one thing, but sabotage is another. - John
October 31, 2008

10:25 a.m.

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B300 writes:

I know of a gas station owner years ago who electrified his building to keep people from breaking in. A thief sued him for it. I bet he will think again before doing something like that.
October 31, 2008

10:28 a.m.

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Barron writes:

It's a funny story and serves his father right.
October 31, 2008

10:41 a.m.

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Scott writes:

B300, That's the whole point of Outlaw's and my postings. An honest lawyer (if one still exists) would tell the thief, "Tough, don't steal." However, the prostitutes (lawyers) will assume ANY position (the thief's "rights" were violated) ... for a price.

The American Brothel (Bar) Association does not have the moral fiber to pump out the cesspool, i.e. their membership. If the ABA were to perform this act the once noble (now filth ridden) profession of Law could start down the road to rehabilitation.

Scott
October 31, 2008

10:44 a.m.

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Scott writes:

Barron,

Actually the fencer should be hooked up to an intimate part of the "father's" anatomy for being so low as to send his son on such an assignment.

Ya know, if the "father" is this low, he could apply to Law School! the ABA is always look for a few good scum-bags ;-)

Scott
October 31, 2008

11:07 a.m.

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Macita183 writes:

Serves the kid right. Too many people think they are entitled to take/use anything they please. I've come home to neighborhood kids playing in my front yard, picking my flowers...and the parents response was "kids being kids". I'm sorry but I don't remember being a disrespectful brat when I was child. Sad that this is what it comes down.
October 31, 2008

11:15 a.m.

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chickenlittle1234 writes:

An example of what a McCain presidency would look like - "get off my lawn you punks."
October 31, 2008

11:39 a.m.

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T1anda writes:

An example of what a Barack OShady presidency would look like:

1.All we want is yours.
2.Monopoly is evil unless the government is running it.
3.Mandatory high school youth volunteer.... labor camps.
4.Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid,Barney Frank,
5. Barack OShady's White House advisors....
Jeremiah Wright
Bill Ayers
Tony Rezco
Louis Farrakahn
Rashid Khalidi
Hamas
Cruella De Ville (Michelle OShady)

And a cast of many other anti-American supporters!
October 31, 2008

11:45 a.m.

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chickenlittle1234 writes:

T1anda - All of your other junk prognostications aside, under Point 2, Are you seriously saying that monopolies are good?
October 31, 2008

11:55 a.m.

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BigSky182 writes:

chickenlittle1234 writes:

An example of what a McCain presidency would look like - "get off my lawn you punks."
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You say that like it's a bad thing. When I was growing up we were taught to respect other People and their property even if we disagreed with them.

If it is ok, in your mind, for this kid to go onto someone else's private property and steal objects that do not belong to him, then where is the line drawn?

If It's ok if it's a political sign then what if it's a sign advertising the Real Estate firm that just fired my Mom? What if it's a sign announcing the birth of a baby and I just think it's ugly? What if I think your bush is ugly? Can I rip that out and throw it away? What if your dog annoys me? Can I steal that and release it in the woods somewhere? What if I think your car is cooler than me? Do I get to just take it because I can?

The lesson here is clear and simple: Keep your hands off other people's things.
October 31, 2008

11:57 a.m.

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cindyark2 writes:

while I hate to see any McCain / Palin signs, I totally think that this was hilarious. I would never want my son to be stealing or moving signs and this would teach him a lesson if he did. On the other side, if the engineer seriously hurts someone by taking this into his own hands, I think charges should be filed. What if he created an electrical charge that really hurt someone? If I were him I would put a sign on his lawn identifying that there is electricity and that touching a sign could result in harm. Sort of like the beware of dog signs that we use. Go Obama !
October 31, 2008

12:04 p.m.

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T1anda writes:

Good grief, Chickenlittle read it again until you can absorb what it actually says tsk,tsk!
October 31, 2008

12:05 p.m.

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Elwood writes:

Just wait until the nieghborhood kids try and smash my pumpkins!
October 31, 2008

12:09 p.m.

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cindyark2 writes:

For T1anda :

Let's adjust the electricity a bit high, have you touch it and then we can lower it again in case a child tries to move a sign again. I wish your kind would get off of the talking points like ACORN. The ACORN thing is bunk. Say you worked for or with a company for a few years and then quit to do something else. You come to find out that your ex-boss was convicted of tax fraud- are you guilty because you USED to work for him? I don't get it- but you will on November 4th. This country is due to be righted !!!!!!!!!!! Christmas is coming early !
October 31, 2008

12:10 p.m.

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Elwood writes:

Doesn't look like too much juice was applied, just enough to give him a static electricity type shock. Dumbaz kid! Maybe the homeowner should press charges of attempted theft against the kid's parents (aren't they responsible untiil age 18?)
October 31, 2008

12:53 p.m.

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HankReardon writes:

Kids should be out playing, not politicing. Parents should be teaching by setting a good example, not recruiting children for spineless BS.
This is not happening here.

Mr. Rearden, who is John Galt?
October 31, 2008

1:07 p.m.

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johnson writes:

cindyark2 writes: "On the other side, if the engineer seriously hurts someone by taking this into his own hands, I think charges should be filed."
I think charges WERE filed...on the kid! And the guy's an electrical engineer, so I think he knows what stings and what does damage.
Can't wait til tonight when the local punks try to grab the Jack o' lantern off my porch, or as it's fondly known from now on: "Ol Sparky".
October 31, 2008

1:32 p.m.

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Newenergycommie writes:

HankReardon,
Good catch. Someone that reads more than the sports page. I'm hoarding copies of the book. It may be outlawed under Obama. Who is John Galt?
October 31, 2008

1:49 p.m.

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chaka419 writes:

Ok I have now seen the video and I think cindyark2 is crazy to think this kid was seriously injured!!!!!!!!!!! I bet his dad was hiding around the corner telling him what to do. I think the kids father should be charged with contributing to the delinquency of minor and the kid should be given a good spanking!!!!!!!!!!
October 31, 2008

2:40 p.m.

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HankReardon writes:

Rearden,
Since when are neo-cons into objectivism?
Who is Guy Montag?
Who burned all the Dixie Chicks CDs?
Who wrote the 'patriot act'?

Obama a censor?
Hank, maybe you should change your name to Peter Keating.
October 31, 2008

2:40 p.m.

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Bagel writes:

Right Hank, because liberals have a history of wanting to ban books. Besides, it would be a favor to the country. Atlas Shrugged has to be one of the most inane books ever written (next to On the Road).
October 31, 2008

3:25 p.m.

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HankReardon writes:

Bagel,
Glad you have a literary opinion. Never read Jack. Like how Howard Roarke's character in The Fountainhead (Ayn Rand) is loosely based on American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

You might enjoy a book that the neo-cons carry with them at all times. It's called The Prince by Machiavelli.
Divide and conquer, baby!
October 31, 2008

3:35 p.m.

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Newenergycommie writes:

I'm not a neo-con. But I can spot a good con man when I see one. Obama wants to take from producers and give to non producers. You know, spread the wealth around. Sounds like a Looter to me.
October 31, 2008

3:54 p.m.

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rickg19611 writes:

The idiot father (another Obot) should have been given some good shock treatment too. May have cured his mental illness for supporting a putz politician.
October 31, 2008

3:58 p.m.

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HankReardon writes:

Hank II,
By producers, do you mean CEOs? And by non producers, do you mean the workers?
Speak english. It's our mother tongue, is it not?
October 31, 2008

4:28 p.m.

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JK writes:

I saw the clip, I think the voltage was set too low.
October 31, 2008

4:39 p.m.

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5thgennative writes:

Serves the little brat right! Just wanted to see how the sign was put together my...foot!

I don't care what your political views are, this little brat deserved what he got. That's not his yard to go and "see how the sign was put together" in. It's called stealing from someone's property. Good for you, Turschak!!
October 31, 2008

5:24 p.m.

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T1anda writes:

Cindyark..the truth really hurts doesn't it?? Barack OShady wants all of you Obamabots to look away and accept his questionable alliances and his shady connections with ACORN! Most of you are blindly following like sheep to the slaughter!

My advice to you Cindy is do some research about ACORN and find out if all that is being said about this group who, by the way, is, taking tax payer money and is supposed to be BI-PARTISAN is how did you put it? "bunk?"

Bi-partisan is the key word here!!
October 31, 2008

5:29 p.m.

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jfkdem47 writes:

The father was upset? What kind of father is that? He's teaching his son that it's ok to trespass and vandalize or steal other people's property.

The father should be arrested for child abuse. Since he seems to go overboard on political issues, a good punishment for him would be to deny him the right to vote until he learns that he should be teaching his son to obey the law. Not break it.
October 31, 2008

5:55 p.m.

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cpd writes:

Y'all missing the point heah. This heah is the Al Gore global warm'n protocol. Put out the sign. Wire it up. Kid grabs it. S***s his pants. Methane released. Temp goes up. Simple as that.
October 31, 2008

6:20 p.m.

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Citizen21 writes:

cindyark2 - you are wrong! "On the other side, if the engineer seriously hurts someone by taking this into his own hands, I think charges should be filed. What if he created an electrical charge that really hurt someone?"

If you go on someone's property without permission and are in the process of committing a crime, you are in the wrong - you are a criminal. The property owner is merely protecting his land, home, property. The kid is trespassing and attempting to steal. If the kid gets hurt in the process, it is NO ONE's fault other than his. He is personally accountable for his actions!

The father is wrong for teaching his kid it's ok to steal and damage others property. By sticking up for the kid he is teaching him that it is ok to mess with or take others stuff. Personal accountability and character do matter.

But, alas, I am wasting my breath. You agree with Obama - Spread the wealth- that it's ok to take from those who have, simply because they have it and you don't.

I prefer the American Dream - work hard and succeed. Not work hard to give to those who don't.
October 31, 2008

6:27 p.m.

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Citizen21 writes:

Scott - "If I had been that 9 year old there is no way I would have told my dad what had happened. The electric shock would have been a thing of joy compared to the butt whipping my dad would have rightfully given me. Plus, dad would have made me go back to Mister Turschak and apologize for my stunt."

It's called parenting and it develops personal accountability and character. I'm sure glad to see that there are those of you still out there who understand! Gives me some hope. Thanks!

The 9-year-old got what was coming to him. The father needs a lesson or two.
October 31, 2008

6:43 p.m.

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John_Galt writes:

There is nothing worse than a parent who teached his kids to lie, cheat or steal.

That goes for all liberals!
October 31, 2008

7:15 p.m.

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commoncents writes:

I ran over a McCain Palin sign today in my work truck. It didn't even tingle, but I felt better.
Kids got to work on his technique.
October 31, 2008

7:33 p.m.

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WHATRIGHTS writes:

BigSky182 writes:

Awesome!!

Rotten little punks need to learn some respect for other people's property.

His defense should have been "But this guy had THREE signs and I don't have ANY! He can AFFORD to let me steal a couple of them!"

Best post today.....thanks for the laugh!
October 31, 2008

7:47 p.m.

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The_Punnisher writes:

Busting a MAILBOX is a FEDERAL crime. Airsoft is being used to protect mine tonight....Just be glad it is not the PELLMASTER 760 ( shoots a BB like a .22 )...

You want trouble tonight, you got it....

We will probably find this kid in the obits when he turns 18.....

Some things shouldn't be allowed to breed...like LIARS ( oops, I mean LAWYERS ) and parents like these...
October 31, 2008

8:03 p.m.

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BroncoDan writes:

milehi...FAT CHANCE!

and to the rest, check your history, it's not the Liberals out there banning books...

oh, and the little twirp deserved what he got.
October 31, 2008

8:08 p.m.

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BroncoDan writes:

T1wanda, could I get some of that pot your smoking?!?!?!
October 31, 2008

8:12 p.m.

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BroncoDan writes:

you're...(blush, blush)
October 31, 2008

9:49 p.m.

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slocatch writes:

I just turn on the sprinkler after they get far enough inside the yard, so they get wet running away. Works every time, even on The religious that can't understand "no solication" signs. I know a restaurant owner who finally caught a tagger, He spray painted his arms. He got sued. In Denver.
October 31, 2008

11:44 p.m.

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cindyark2 writes:

For chaka419- go back and read my post. I did not say that the kid was seriously hurt. I merely made a comment that someone could be seriously injured if the jolt was strong enough. Yes, it is wrong for the kid to be doing what he was doing, but is it worth a serious injury to a kid?
Citizen 21- damn right that we need to help the less fortunate. And I am one that will pay a bit more when Obama wins.
My philosophy has never to be a mine, mine, mine person.
November 1, 2008

1:08 a.m.

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slocatch writes:

To eliminate all liabilities next time when the sign is touched a recording of a very angry ,loud dog is activated. It will make him pee his pants and at that age, the embarasment cures them better than any thing his dad will ever get accomplished.
November 1, 2008

2:04 a.m.

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p_myers661 writes:

This year there has been too much attention for voter fraud to be much of a danger in Colorado.

As for the kid. I expect the dad spotted the camera and sent the kid because the law can't touch most kids that age. Expect the lawsuit to be a big, loud nothing. Dad would have to ask for a jury trial and the jury would be people like those here. Do you think a majority of people would take the kid's side after seeing the video? Me neither. The video will make sure that any lawsuit will fail. Lawyer and Dad will want to settle. The man who set up the sign will talk to his insurance company and they will stand firm. Expect the final statement to be something like, "We decided to forgive" or "In the current climate we could not get a fair hearing"

Real reason is the scum level lawyers who would file this case know when to cut losses. They will get their name out in the press a few times and have a free ad. Only winner in the lawsuit will be the lawyer.

I have a similar situation. We bought a home from a woman who had abandoned it to move to California because neighborhood vandals and burglars would attack her house and break in at will. We had some vandalism until one of the vandals tried to break in. We have two very large cats. The mother was a Prussian Blue. Just like every other pampered little darling, first thing she did when she got out of the house was to look up the biggest, baddest boy she could find to hang out with. SW Jefferson County. Daddy was a bobcat.

Both cats defend this house. We found a lot of T-shirt with blood on the edges and a mess inside the door. Within two days local kids wanted to see the attack cats. We obliged. Haven't had so much as an eyelash painted on the garage nor a footstep on the end of the driveway.

We walk the cats on leashes about twice a month .Were once stopped by a local cop so he could take pictures. He'd never seen such big cats, much less walking peacefully on a leash. Wanted to know where he could get one. Couldn't help him. Ours are spayed.

Anyone else notice that, no matter what the political viewpoint of the poster, the overwhelming response is that the kid got what was coming to him and too bad they can't do it to the real criminal, his father?

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Caught on tape: Boy shocked after man electrifies campaign sign

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