In general, I say why assume malevolence when ignorance explains it as well... Trump is an exception to that rule.

You think we're not just as confused how it happened this time?

That's being rather generous...

I was 18, but yes, that would have been 1994 or 5, so no bodycams, meaning if the guy had caught me, he could have beat the shit out of me with impunity.

Ditching a cop

I've done that too... On a bicycle no less, and the cop was on a motorcycle. But I knew the neighborhood better. Basically if you can get far enough ahead to take a couple turns, and the last turn isn't an obvious one, and you don't have/they haven't seen a license plate, it's possible. Still a bad idea, I will not argue that.

"Oh, you can't pay for your food, you work for the restaurant now till you're paid off!"

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but I think even by the 60's this scenario would be bizarre if it actually happened.

I did it as recently as 1994... Little bit different situation, I let them know in advance I had no money, but was willing to work for a meal, I didn't surprise them by ordering first then telling them when I was done... But they did have me eat first before putting me to work. I think that was to see how serious I was- feed me first, then if I'm a bum, they're only out one meal, but if I'm still willing once I've eaten, I'm probably worth trusting with a few basic tasks. It worked out, I ended up staying there a couple days (slept on a couch in their lounge, it was a truck stop so they had showers too) and in addition to a few meals, $50 cash.

What you say is mostly true about big chains like Denny's, or anywhere near a city, but most rural mom & pop places would at least consider it.

Except if you go far enough left, you get your guns back...

Keming.

But significantly increased motion sickness.

If it's the case I'm thinking of, it's already too late, they killed him Friday. But it might not be the same, unfortunately we kill innocent people somewhat regularly.

I rape and murder as much as I want - I just don't want to.

And for good reason

There is never a good reason for DRM.