archie bunker wrote:
As a civilian, if your dog threatens the mail carrier, you lose mail service until the dog problem is handled. If the problem continues, you won't EVER have mail delivered. If your dog actually bites the carrier, you will be run through the wringer, pay hundreds in fines, possibly have your dog put down, and be sued for medical costs, lost work, etc. No matter your position in the community.
But these guys are just Secret Service agents, not like they're Federal employees or anything. And the dog owner is, evidently exempt from responsibility for his animal.
Why don't they carry pepper spray, or, better yet, just shoot the damn thing?
They should have the right to defend themselves.
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I agree, shoot the damn thing.