Comments on: Thief Swipes Gas From City; Leaves It In Park For Others For Free

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:31:59 +0000

REGARDING:
“I knew if any one would comment on my comment it would you . Thanks for not letting me down ”

Glad I could help.

AND
“I just won 5 bucks from the wife”

Don’t take money from your wife, it’s frowned upon.

AND:
” I will give the 5 to the town of Century”

Good, they can use it, other than the fact you shouldn’t take it from your wife in the first place.

David for proper wagers

By: barrineau

barrineau — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:13:07 +0000

wow, DHG you realy know how to hurt a guy.I knew if any one would comment on my comment it would you . Thanks for not letting me down . I just won 5 bucks from the wife, seriously , I ment to bring a smile to some ones face , I know I had one when I read the article, I’ll tell you what … I will give the 5 to the town of centry.

barrineau for DHG’s understanding . peace!

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:14:12 +0000

REGARDING:
“Okay , I know this is going to go over like a lead zeppelin, but didn’t we–the tax payers–pay for the gas? I’m not saying stealing is ok. But whoever did this, in my opinion, is a modern day Robin Hood. I know someone is saying, “But the gas went to emergency vehicles,” and yes I to would like them who have the gas to come help me or my family. As a tax payer myself , I’m glad to help.” (more or less)

Actually, you ARE saying stealing is okay if you are saying you think this was okay because this WAS stealing.

You do realize you are free to give away your personal property, don’t you? You can buy gas and leave it beside the road for the needy or just put up a sign saying, “Siphon gas out of my car. FREE GAS!” I’m sure some would oblige you. (Some don’t even have to be invited.)

You shouldn’t give away your neighbor’s property, though.

Please consider, taxes should be levied to provide enough income to do what government actually needs to do. If the government monies are siphoned off (literally, in this case), they have to raise taxes to pay for the loss. These taxes come from people who have not volunteered to be robbed.

Now as to Robin Hood: He existed in a time of tyranny in which the illegitimate government was stealing from the people and his “theft” was to return it (less whatever it took to keep him and his Merry Men merry, of course). We live in a time of representative government with respect to people’s property rights.

Don’t understand any of that? Okay try this:

Century isn’t THE RICH,
the thieves aren’t THE POOR.

David for understanding

By: barrineau

barrineau — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:46:19 +0000

ok , i know this is going to go over like a led zeplin. didnt we the tax payers pay for the gas, im not saying stealing is ok. but whom ever done this, in my opionon,is a modern day robin hood.i know some one is saying ,but the gas went to emergency vehicals , and yes i to would like them have the gas to come help me or my faimly.As a tax payer myself , im glad to help.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:18:01 +0000

an uncle had gas which kept getting stolen from his home. I suggested he keep one can handy with a liberal dose of sugar in it and remember which can it was so he didn’t try to use it himself. Ere long, folks didn’t want to steal his gas–too expensive when messed up the engines.

Just a thought. A mean thought but a thought.

David with sweet thoughts

By: people are crazy!!

people are crazy!! — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:47:42 +0000

Why was the mayor hiding in the park bushes again ? How did he know where gas was at ? Why didn’t cops stake it out ? Sounds really fishy to me !!! I’m just waiting for the rest of the story. There is always three sides to every story Yours , Mine , and the Truth !! And myself I would love to hear the whole truth about this one I’m willing to bet there is alot more to this story than is being told !!!!!!! I apoligizehe was not in bushes he was taking a midnightstroll on the railroad tracks !!

By: people are crazy!!

people are crazy!! — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:44:01 +0000

By: christy

christy — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:52:08 +0000

Excuse me officer..”I didnt know the gas was stolen but I do carry a siphoning hose and five gallon gas can in my car just in case I need some FREE gas ! What idiots!

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:17:12 +0000

This is to the person who wrote the article under the name “Someone”.
Someone, I am proud of the fact you are trying to further your education but two wrongs does not make a right. The law against stealing stands no matter who you are or how much education you have. I know you feel taken at the gas pump but it is not the city or county who is robbing you and even if they were it again does not make it right for someone to steal from them. In fact the city and the county are doing everything they can to see to it their budgets are met so they may provide the services that their taxpayers have demanded. And, that includes gas for the vehicles for the employees to do their jobs. Stop and think for a moment what if you had an emergency and you called the police and or the EMS for help and they told you we would love to help but we just don’t have the gas to get to you. How would you feel? Well, that actually happens in third world countries so let’s count our blessings that we have what we have. We did not get what we have as a nation by stealing. Okay, so there is my venting for now.

By: Nippin Tucker

Nippin Tucker — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:01:27 +0000

That Mayor job must be some kinda tough. I thought he just signed checks and flew airplanes. Was Freddie wearing a cape when he made these observations?