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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 7:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Boggie Dog
I'm confused, are you now questioning my ability to comprehend things, such as a person with a book being dangerous when that clearly is not the case, or do you just enjoy being condescending?

Your explanation doesn't hold water.

Just knowing something doesn't indicate intent. Many of us know how to fire a weapon. Does that make us a murderer? Hardly. I can carry my weapon with me, albeit concealed, and I have never shot a person while doing so. I have the skills and means but intent to break the law is missing.

Even if a person knew how to build a bomb, took their notes with them on a flight, they still don't have the immediate means to do any harm by having those notes. If the do have the means then every penny ever spent on TSA has been wasted, although I think TSA is a waste anyhow.

I'm not suggesting that a person skilled in bomb building could not at some time in the future be a threat but having a book on the matter does not present an immediate threat of any kind.
Interesting combination of phrases. First you say you're confused then you ask if I'm questioning your ability to comprehend things....

In post 49 you asked me to explain something. I did.

Regarding your other comments, go back and read post 65. I'm tired and can't be bothered retyping it.
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