Dr EMH
Veteran fan
Please state the nature of the medical emergency?
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Post by Dr EMH on May 25, 2007 12:50:29 GMT 8
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on May 25, 2007 15:29:20 GMT 8
People are all nervous in this day of uncertainty, when a terrorist act can happen without notice, especially after the recent Virginia Tech incident.
Not a good idea to carry anything that look like a weapon unless you're in the right setting...
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Post by Chakotay on May 28, 2007 13:53:34 GMT 8
Kesiannyerrr.... 
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on May 29, 2007 18:28:25 GMT 8
Here is an extract of the response that was posted today in the 501st Legion forum by the Australian Star Wars costumer who was arrested on account of possessing an "automatic weapon",
"...On behalf of my partner & I, a humbled thank you to all who have voiced their support, opinion, or even criticism regarding my lapse in judgement.
Despite the best of intentions, things on the day just didnt work out. For me at least.
The press got a story on a relatively slow news day. The police were reacting to partial information, then kept up appearences to make a point to the public.
Their 'surrounding' presence also partly protected my identity until I was unluckily snapped whilst entering the police vehicle.
The police have been most understanding once our side of the story was explained.
I'm truly grateful for the support of the legion. I hope I haven't brought harm to the organisation's reputation or caused distress to any members of the public....."
The MORAL behind this incident is to properly conceal props esp. blasters that resemble weapons in the real world, when you are out of your costume and on your way to trooping or costumed photo shoot.
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on May 30, 2007 15:08:24 GMT 8
The MORAL behind this incident is to properly conceal props esp. blasters that resemble weapons in the real world, when you are out of your costume and on your way to trooping or costumed photo shoot.
In Malaysia it is doubly serious because being in possession of anything that looks like a firearm is an offence, and the owner can be arrested and charged under the ISA(Internal Security Act), which allows imprisonment without trial for up to 2 years.
Lets be extremely careful out there while on trooping duty. |
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