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From: jj@alice.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Truth is stranger than doctrine
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Date: Thu, 27-Feb-86 14:07:29 EST
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Disclaimer:  I am NOT a lawyer, and this is not legal
advice.  If you really care, hire a lawyer and find
out the exact details.

Well, I have noticed one thing about all of the responses
to "what do I do when she walks over and pours her drink
down my pants".  Either they are ineffective or they
are illegal.

Bear in mind that if someone is soooo warped as to assault
you (that's what it is, kiddies) because you weren't
persistant, they are probably warped enough to get you
arrested for sexual harrassment if you pour back.

I think the course is prefectly clear.  Say "Goodbye",
notice where she is sitting, and go call the police.
When they arrive (I'm assuming that the twit isn't
leaving, because you've given her the impression that
you are wimp enough to not do anything) have your friends and yourself
tell the cop what happened, and swear out a complaint for assault.

It may be long and involved, but at least it's legal,
and it may leave the desired impression.
Having a drink tossed in your lap for not being persistant enough
is indeed a criminal act.  It is also manipulative,
amoral, and lots of other things, so if you think you're
wrong to complain in a legal way, you might consider WHY
you think that.

I don't advocate calling the law in every concievable case,
or anything like that, however, when things are unclear,
and you are in an exposed position, it pays to cover your
buns.  If you really want to be sure of the legal facts,
call a lawyer!
-- 
TEDDY BEARS HAVE LOTS OF PATIENCE, BUT THEY CAN FIGHT BACK!
"You're loosin' 'em, you're loosin' 'em, hold up your trousers  high!"

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