Annoying security at Cotco, BJ's and ..... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dmorrison · #4 11-17-2003, 11:25 PM

Plantman
I must comment on a few of your statements.
First I also do not like the lines at Cosco HD etc. They do it because our society has no responcibility for its actions. People feel it is there right to steel things.

"No way will they infringe on MY RIGHT to come and go as I please."

Your statement and understaning of the law is poor.
Under the law you have a right to come and go as you please. But the store is their private property. By entering the store you agree to comply with all local and civil laws and agree to their rules and conditions. If you do not like stock security measures, shop somewhere else.

" I explain that I cannot be forced to wait with items that I have paid for, and that if they have proof that I stole something, to go ahead and arrest me. "

This is true, innocent until proven guilty. And you do have the right to this freedom. But they have the right to press charges
if you have stolen something. Or show good probable cause that you may have stolen something. Again they had better be right about the charges or face a lawsuit. At the end of all of this they can refuse to allow you into the store.

You seem to be very stressed and this seems to be a way for you to experss your frustration. I also feel this at times. Try to slow down, take life a little easier and be kind to yourself. The ONLY one who will suffer from your outbursts will be you. The large company will not even flinch an eye and your stress level will get higher and higher until your the one damaged.

These are the rules for living in our society today. And it will only get worse. My profession has changed dramatically since 9/11. I'm an Airline Pilot.

Dave