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willowbeest t1_iwr5bat wrote

Honestly, this was my first thought: He probably bought them there.

Second thought: why is this news? It's not illegal to have any of those things, so why are the police involved? If he's a person of interest for some other reason, then maybe let's just say that.

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WordAdministrative80 t1_iwrbf47 wrote

These were also my first thoughts. If he wasn’t threatening anyone I don’t see why anybody cared. Mall security was clearly having a slow day

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Mental-Job7947 t1_iwuerc2 wrote

One of the security guards is the mall managers son. Even purchased his own little security hat and gear. He takes his job very seriously

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speeyforbany t1_iwsy40d wrote

My first thought: how very South Burlington of them getting all antsy over a dude buying stuff at a mall.

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willowbeest t1_iwuv1gv wrote

If they clutched their pearls any tighter, they'd asphyxiate!

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kalitarios t1_iwrfbch wrote

If you ask a criminal lawyer, like I did out of curiosity, then they may violate the blade laws in your area if the sharpened edge is longer than, or in violation of what the law allows.

But typically nothing will happen unless someone is wielding it as a weapon menacingly or just being incredibly stupid with it, or if people are in fear of their well-being or safety.

My specific question i asked was if I could wear a full set of medieval knight armor and sword to work on casual friday. Could i take public transportation.

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willowbeest t1_iwrhk77 wrote

Fascinating! Thanks for the insight. Hopefully the store in the mall isn't selling illegally-long sharpened-edge items!

_Could_ you wear your full armor on public transportation? Now I'm curious!

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theghostofmrmxyzptlk t1_iwsqw4a wrote

Yes, but they can refuse you service for concerns about the safety of other passengers.

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twdvermont t1_iwqko84 wrote

Poor guy just wanted to buy swords at the mall and hang them up on his bedroom wall at his parents house and now everyone knows he's a loser.

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timberwolf0122 t1_iwqtn96 wrote

Hey, those swords brought that guy some happiness, people buy all kinds of useless crap like bibles and the 10^16 pillows for a couch or a cat and no one gives them shit

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TheMobyDicks t1_iwqvc7l wrote

>useless crap like bibles

Love it.

Imagine if you wrote that on r/alabama ?

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Real-Pierre-Delecto2 t1_iwqxd60 wrote

LOL It's reddit pretty much the same demo no matter what state. They would love you and give you some free internet points. Not quite the burn you think it is.

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Goldentongue t1_iwsctrd wrote

Former Alabamian turned Vermonter. Can confirm.

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Vermonter623 t1_ix09hzv wrote

Former Alabamian turned Vermont resident. FTFY

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Goldentongue t1_ix1f5tg wrote

Fuck off you pretentious twat.

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Vermonter623 t1_ix3ot9l wrote

Stop pretending to be a Vermonter. It’s a birth right. Not an address

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Goldentongue t1_ix4gi4h wrote

I wasn't born in Alabama either, you dipshit. Seems like regional identity maybe isn't dependant on where your mom squeezed you out.

Your attitude is not welcome in this state.

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Vermonter623 t1_ix4ltxy wrote

Haha that’s cute. Clearly your father never had the ‘don’t tell a man what to do on his own house’ talk with you

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Goldentongue t1_ix4m0tx wrote

This isn't your house, bud. Also, that's not a normal conversation dads have to have with kids. Sounds like you've just been oblivious on how to interact with other humans since you were child.

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81_BLUNTS_A_DAY t1_iwrxp6u wrote

Once you remove the social pressure religion really is just delusion-lite

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dropkickninja t1_iwssv1k wrote

It's full on delusion. But it makes some people happy. And some really mad at people who don't believe in their version of the imaginary sky wizard

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meinblown t1_iwr6c1t wrote

They wouldn't be able to read it anyways.

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Oeslian t1_iwrnb7m wrote

Quality WCAX reporting here. Especially the photo of the man apparently taken with the same camera used to capture all images of ghosts and bigfoot.

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milsurpfarts t1_iwsdzvh wrote

It’s because all of of the cameras in the U Mall are from 1997

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Taxedout12901 t1_iwrf3pj wrote

Why do they still have his picture up?

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SnooMaps1313 t1_iwria3i wrote

You're right, out of all the ridiculously stupid parts of this stupid story, doxxing this kid for no reason is really dirty on the part of PD and WCAX.

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zonitronic t1_iwqtr5u wrote

Good Times With Weapons - "Let's fighting Love!"

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JerryKook t1_iwr0hwa wrote

That episode is one of my all time favorites.

Little boy, what are you doing?

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cesare980 t1_iwrmmvx wrote

When they switch from the anime style back to the regular version and it's just Butters with a ninja star in his eye....I don't know if I've ever laughed harder at a TV show.

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chaptertwovt t1_iwsdcc2 wrote

What else is the U-Mall for if not for socially awkward young adults to spend excessive amounts of money on cosplay accessories? They should rebrand it “Dungeons and Dragons and Beyond”

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chaptertwovt t1_iwsdhb5 wrote

Put another way: if the cops told me they were looking for a young guy wielding swords I’d say “have you checked the University Mall”?

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draggar t1_iwrd6rl wrote

> No criminal charges are anticipated.

Well... um.... really?

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Yourlowkeydumb t1_iwrg5z1 wrote

Nothing illegal about it lmao, bet some “prius wielding” college kid called it in 😂

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thisoneisnotasbad t1_iwrtkhc wrote

Called in by the same type of people who call in a person walking down the street with a rifle.

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WeeGreyCat t1_iwszixl wrote

So I can carry a gun, but not a sword? Makes good sense.

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bignotion t1_iwtj94d wrote

Tattle on your neighbors. Vermont is going the way of Portland

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SemperFuu t1_iwucea2 wrote

It’s a real knife fight out there

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WhatTheCluck802 t1_iwutk8l wrote

Doesn’t Paul Blart have anything better to do than to harass this guy?!

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werdnak84 t1_iws9xv4 wrote

THEY ARE STILL SWORDS!!!

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Corey307 t1_iwsgwgy wrote

Who cares? Open carry of firearms is legal in Vermont who cares if some kid bought some swords?

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