4 Apr
2002
4 Apr
'02
8:26 a.m.
Douglas H. Quebbeman wrote:
>They _are_ incredible. And since we're on the
"Stupid Laws and
>Legislators" kick this week, here's another one. I can't verify it,
>though. One of Austin's City Councilmen wanted to draft an
>ordinance against carrying the LED flashlights, as they could
>be used as a "stunner" in robberies, rapes, etc. The word I got,
>from a stenographer, was that he was temporarily blinded by one.
>The one he had in his own hand, that is. He was looking at it in
>the store, pointed it at his face, and, yes, you guessed it,
>pushed the button. What a maroon. These are the dolts who get
>to decide what I can and cannot do.
What's an LED flashlight? Do you mean one of thelaser pointers?
Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA