Lots of 'Out of Gas' scams out there lately. (Mart: Walmart, money)

[Soviet]

Originally Posted by resonator

I've had guys holding an old car starter telling me they need money for a replacement.

Teen aged girls crying up a storm at the gas station wanting gas.

The most dangerous ones, this has happened to me twice in Houston:
Aggressive up close intimidator/beggars, two working together, at gas stations near the airport where you fill up the rent car before the flight home.
They know you are not likely armed at that time.

And this is another reason I don't fuel up close to the airport. Just use GasBuddy to look up the cheapest station on the route & that's it. Don't have to deal with these scumbags.

[elnina]

Are the beggars physically attacking the customers, or just whining and verbally intimidating? Would you use your gun to shoot a beggar who is not physically aggressive?

[Juventud Guerrero]

Originally Posted by elnina

Are the beggars physically attacking the customers, or just whining and verbally intimidating? Would you use your gun to shoot a beggar who is not physically aggressive?

When a crackhead gets too close and oversteps they boundaries sometimes you just gotta give em a good smack to the face or head.

I don't think a non-violent person should ever be shot at though.

[TexasRedneck]

Originally Posted by elnina

Are the beggars physically attacking the customers, or just whining and verbally intimidating? Would you use your gun to shoot a beggar who is not physically aggressive?

Of course not - nor do I know anyone that would even seriously suggest such a thing. I think folks are just getting fed up with all the freeloaders out there and are venting. It DOES get old.

[GEM-Texas]

Gas guy at the laundromat, the other day. With a Jesus pamphlet and I need a buck for gas. Went away with an "I'm sorry".

Lots of guys on the I-10 and 1604 interchanges. Cardboard signs, evoking Christianity, crossing themselves as they walk. Seems Christianity is replacing being a Vet on the signs. Sigh. It can't be a good life.

[resonator]

Anybody who has to tell you he's a Christian early in the first meeting, bad news.

And those I call Super Christians, met several in my life.
They work the folks at their church (investments, life insurance, etc.)

Some are elected folks who put up Ten Commandment signs in public places.

Some actually run or preach at the (mega) church.

[sapphire]

Tis the season for Christian bashing.

[resonator]

I'd call it crook bashing and some of the more successful role playing that they use.

[sapphire]

Originally Posted by resonator

I'd call it crook bashing and some of the more successful role playing that they use.

And when atheists commit crimes do you bash their faith or lack thereof? Muslims? Jews? No. I doubt you do.

Enjoy your day of thanks. I'm thankful I won't be around people like you today.

[GEM-Texas]

Nothing to due with being a Christian. It is just an act of the panhandler.