Guy gets arrested for refusing to hand over his Circuit city reciept

[Irb]

http://newsite.michaelrighi.com/

So am I the only person that thinks this guy acted like a complete douche hole over something every Circuit City/Best Buy/Guitarcenter does every time you leave?

This reminds me of a story I read some where.

[mlerner]

Yes but I don't see why he could be arrested over that, legally he did not break any laws. I doubt this will hold up in court.

[surge]

He did act like a douche, but at least his reason is justifiable. He didn't do anything wrong either, so I don't see how this will hold up.

[NiMSo]

He could have avoided the whole mess by allowing them to view the bag contents. If you have nothing to hide, why resist? So what if they want to see your receipt/bag? Just be civil, cooperate, and the whole misunderstanding will be forgotten.

Instead, he decided to act like a jerk, waste important resources (called 911 and got the police?! WTF?!!!), and cause chaos over a situation that was stupid in the first place.

I'm all for standing up for your rights, but this is ridiculous. He was being stubborn and pig-headed to try and illustrate a point. Too bad people don't put this much effort into real issues affecting the world...

[perplexed_one]

He could have avoided the whole mess by allowing them to view the bag contents. If you have nothing to hide, why resist? So what if they want to see your receipt/bag? Just be civil, cooperate, and the whole misunderstanding will be forgotten.

Instead, he decided to act like a jerk, waste important resources (called 911 and got the police?! WTF?!!!), and cause chaos over a situation that was stupid in the first place.

I'm all for standing up for your rights, but this is ridiculous. He was being stubborn and pig-headed to try and illustrate a point. Too bad people don't put this much effort into real issues affecting the world...

+1 this guy was trying to pass off as libertarian but came off as a complete anus .

[curtis]

Hah, what a loser. In the end, he's just wasting his time accomplishing nothing.

[perplexed_one]

in his blog, a link to a newspaper articles states:

Michael Amor Righi started his own business when he was 8 years old, bought his first house at 19 and, now 25, is owner of a half-million dollar information technology training and computer consulting business based in his Downtown loft.

if he is so successful and wealthy, why the hell is he asking for donations for a legal fund? is he really going to tie up the courts for a scenario a 8 year old would understand?

[yao416]

That only happens in USA

[YnD]

That only happens in USA

Yah what a crybaby American.

[yao416]

anyways, is his blog down? i havent finish reading yet.

[LoveRFD]

http://newsite.michaelrighi.com/

So am I the only person that thinks this guy acted like a complete douche hole over something every Circuit City/Best Buy/Guitarcenter does every time you leave?
This reminds me of a story I read some where.

Do you get checked at those stores everytime? I've never been checked in those stores, that would make me uncomfortbale and I would return my purchase and never shop there again.

[yao416]

Do you get checked at those stores everytime? I've never been checked in those stores, that would make me uncomfortbale and I would return my purchase and never shop there again.

:O

I will def. do the samething next time

[Cyber6]

Typical american, just asking for some trouble so he can sue back for millions.

I can almost hear his whining "I was treated like a criminal, I haven't been able to sleep since then... blah.. blah.. whine .. whine"..



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[Stoe99]

You do not have to show ANY store a receipt, once it is given to you it becomes your property, and therefore, you no longer have to show it or give it to anyone, whether or not they ask for it. If they for one moment try and stop you from leaving the store, I would call 911 and tell them I was being held against my will.

[squall458]

IMO this guy is a ******. He had a BDAY to attend to, and having forgotten the present, this would be a priority in my mind. Instead of quickly flashing the receipt and allowing the bag to be scanned, he made the day a horrible one for everyone. There are times we need to stand for principals but this story is not one of those. Its a measure to prohibit shoplifting, whether its effective or not, its the stores right to do so. They own the private store and can do whatever they want. Some people.