13 Aug 2017, 3:46 pm
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13 Aug 2017, 3:55 pm
kraftiekortie wrote:
It's because it sounds better than "security guard" to some people.
It's like calling an employee of a company an "associate."
It's like calling an employee of a company an "associate."
It's funny
. How was your day today?
13 Aug 2017, 3:56 pm
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13 Aug 2017, 3:59 pm
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13 Aug 2017, 4:19 pm
will@rd wrote:
Broken Sun Beam wrote:
Thanks everyone for your responses. I've ultimately chosen not to pursue this unless a doctor recommends it. I spoke with my sister who has a very level head about most things and she recommended against it unless it's absolutely necessary. She said that she felt I handled situations with police officers well and unless something develops to simply leave it be.
I disagree, and I frankly don't think most autistic people - especially the more high functioning - understand how critical this could become. Because of issues like selective mutism, it is entirely possible that under severe stress, an autistic person, even after being read their miranda rights, might find it impossible to ask for legal counsel.
If then, you were asked direct questions and so much as shrugged yes or no as an answer, that could be construed as "confession" (and don't think LE "heroes" won't stoop to bullying and trickery to incriminate you, just to make themselves look badass).
Having your disability up front and unmistakable could only help, if you ever had to defend yourself in court. You are not like everybody else, and if you are held to the same standards as a normal person, you will get screwed every time.
My GF has always told me if I get arrested , I should always ask to see a Doctor and explain my situation before I speak to anyone. Luckily I've never had to put it into practice , so cant say if it's a good idea or not.
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13 Aug 2017, 4:26 pm
SaveFerris wrote:
will@rd wrote:
Broken Sun Beam wrote:
Thanks everyone for your responses. I've ultimately chosen not to pursue this unless a doctor recommends it. I spoke with my sister who has a very level head about most things and she recommended against it unless it's absolutely necessary. She said that she felt I handled situations with police officers well and unless something develops to simply leave it be.
I disagree, and I frankly don't think most autistic people - especially the more high functioning - understand how critical this could become. Because of issues like selective mutism, it is entirely possible that under severe stress, an autistic person, even after being read their miranda rights, might find it impossible to ask for legal counsel.
If then, you were asked direct questions and so much as shrugged yes or no as an answer, that could be construed as "confession" (and don't think LE "heroes" won't stoop to bullying and trickery to incriminate you, just to make themselves look badass).
Having your disability up front and unmistakable could only help, if you ever had to defend yourself in court. You are not like everybody else, and if you are held to the same standards as a normal person, you will get screwed every time.
My GF has always told me if I get arrested , I should always ask to see a Doctor and explain my situation before I speak to anyone. Luckily I've never had to put it into practice , so cant say if it's a good idea or not.
Lol you can tell the police that you have a SFD (save ferrets disorder
). I'm joking, of course!
13 Aug 2017, 4:28 pm
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13 Aug 2017, 4:58 pm
kraftiekortie wrote:
Just try not to get arrested lol
I'm a fast runner with Ferret like abilities so it's not likely
13 Aug 2017, 4:59 pm
StampySquiddyFan wrote:
SaveFerris wrote:
will@rd wrote:
Broken Sun Beam wrote:
Thanks everyone for your responses. I've ultimately chosen not to pursue this unless a doctor recommends it. I spoke with my sister who has a very level head about most things and she recommended against it unless it's absolutely necessary. She said that she felt I handled situations with police officers well and unless something develops to simply leave it be.
I disagree, and I frankly don't think most autistic people - especially the more high functioning - understand how critical this could become. Because of issues like selective mutism, it is entirely possible that under severe stress, an autistic person, even after being read their miranda rights, might find it impossible to ask for legal counsel.
If then, you were asked direct questions and so much as shrugged yes or no as an answer, that could be construed as "confession" (and don't think LE "heroes" won't stoop to bullying and trickery to incriminate you, just to make themselves look badass).
Having your disability up front and unmistakable could only help, if you ever had to defend yourself in court. You are not like everybody else, and if you are held to the same standards as a normal person, you will get screwed every time.
My GF has always told me if I get arrested , I should always ask to see a Doctor and explain my situation before I speak to anyone. Luckily I've never had to put it into practice , so cant say if it's a good idea or not.
Lol you can tell the police that you have a SFD (save ferrets disorder
). I'm joking, of course! You may jest , but I'm gonna try that as a defense if I get arrested
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13 Aug 2017, 5:00 pm
SaveFerris wrote:
kraftiekortie wrote:
Just try not to get arrested lol
I'm a fast runner with Ferret like abilities so it's not likely
Good
. We need our Ferrapist and Ferret leader!
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13 Aug 2017, 5:01 pm
SaveFerris wrote:
StampySquiddyFan wrote:
SaveFerris wrote:
will@rd wrote:
Broken Sun Beam wrote:
Thanks everyone for your responses. I've ultimately chosen not to pursue this unless a doctor recommends it. I spoke with my sister who has a very level head about most things and she recommended against it unless it's absolutely necessary. She said that she felt I handled situations with police officers well and unless something develops to simply leave it be.
I disagree, and I frankly don't think most autistic people - especially the more high functioning - understand how critical this could become. Because of issues like selective mutism, it is entirely possible that under severe stress, an autistic person, even after being read their miranda rights, might find it impossible to ask for legal counsel.
If then, you were asked direct questions and so much as shrugged yes or no as an answer, that could be construed as "confession" (and don't think LE "heroes" won't stoop to bullying and trickery to incriminate you, just to make themselves look badass).
Having your disability up front and unmistakable could only help, if you ever had to defend yourself in court. You are not like everybody else, and if you are held to the same standards as a normal person, you will get screwed every time.
My GF has always told me if I get arrested , I should always ask to see a Doctor and explain my situation before I speak to anyone. Luckily I've never had to put it into practice , so cant say if it's a good idea or not.
Lol you can tell the police that you have a SFD (save ferrets disorder
). I'm joking, of course! You may jest , but I'm gonna try that as a defense if I get arrested
I would love to see what police would say to that
.
