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Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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single mums back to work Posted: 7/7/2007 2:24:35 AM
The Job Center will help you, they have programmes for single parents in order to help them gain more confidence, and going back to work. Try your local Job Center. Good luck in the adventure.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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The terrorist threat Posted: 7/7/2007 2:23:00 AM
least they can do is invade Poland. I assume you like unnecessary wars. Maybe they should invade you, what have the Polish done to deserve such a racist remark. And yes we do have Terrorists in Britain, the Government pays for them to live here, educates them, stronger security checks need to be made with Immigration Laws, but then again the ones that were born here are also being taught how to be a Terrorist / Suicide bomber. Anyone like my rucksack does it look too big.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Shopaholics - do you consider this to be a mental illness? Posted: 7/7/2007 2:19:28 AM
Shopaholics I do NOT consider an illness, if they want to do this then they will regardless, if they get themselves in debt then tough luck. People who spend money on items they dont need are silly. They need to find a less expensive hobby. I only buy what is needed. But then I am not the sympathetic type.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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jumping in your sleep Posted: 7/7/2007 2:16:36 AM
I have been told that when i'm asleep I tend to jump but only a little. I have no idea as to whether I still do this, it's like more of a twitch than a jump.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Motorway speed limits. Posted: 7/7/2007 2:14:46 AM
People bragging about speeding and their so called capabilities are insecure and I think they need to consider other people, rather than showing off. Quit the bragging it does not make you a better person. In fact it is childish to do such high speeds, an accident can happen at any given time.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Rainbow - Kids Programme - Funny Episode must watch Posted: 7/7/2007 2:12:52 AM
I always hated rainbow, zippy, george and all the others. It was a tedious 70's or was it 80's show that really got on my nerves.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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You could be single for the next 10 years - would that bother you? Posted: 7/7/2007 2:06:35 AM
No it does not bother me the least.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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noisey noises Posted: 7/6/2007 6:41:30 AM
Fortunately I dont have noisy neighbours, but when we first moved to the house we are in now. There was a hell of alot of teenagers causing trouble, most of them have ASBO's now and have grown up alot. But its a nice area and hopefully it will stay nice.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Proud to be British Posted: 7/6/2007 6:38:53 AM
British thats a laugh everything British is being taken away from us.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Big Brother - do we have any privacy left? Posted: 7/6/2007 6:34:04 AM
You cant walk in town without a security camera watching you scratch yer @rse. They do say that the UK has the most security cameras in the whole world.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Dress Sizes Changed To Inches... Posted: 7/6/2007 6:33:19 AM
Oh no, I saw this on tv this morning and its a bunch of rubbish. I mean we are all quite happy to know that we are either size 8,10,12,14,16 or whatever. Why the heck the EU has to change everything around. Its the same with the cleaning agent it was called JIF now its called CIF, then the choccy bar Marathon now called Snickers. Plus they deleted alot of items in the UK because theyre not used in other parts of the EU. Come on Brussel (Sprout) give us a break.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Fit to drop! Posted: 7/6/2007 6:31:18 AM
I ride my pushbike about twice a week, and sometimes I walk our dog, but thats mainly my daughters job she enjoys that more than me as he is quite a puller. I dont think I do enough exercise but they do say that cleaning the home regularly is exercise enough.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Sub Standard Professionals ? Posted: 7/6/2007 6:29:58 AM
Yea well if the Government wants to let them in and stop professionals already in our country from getting jobs then let then get on with it, because sooner or later there wont be a Britain if they dont put a stop to it all.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Ex partners behaviour towards your children.. Posted: 7/6/2007 6:28:27 AM
Police wont be interested in anything much now a days, but you could file for a harassment order against him, this can be done via Solicitor and police, but you need evidence such as witness's & any written document or any reports of assult etc etc. I got a harassment order against my ex last eyar, it runs out in November this year, but thank fully he left me alone when it was issued. Hopefully he will continue to leave me alone when it runs out.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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JACKPOT!!!! Posted: 7/6/2007 6:26:16 AM
Dont forget its not the scratch card of the day, all cards are done months way in advance so wont have any effect on the day youre chatting about. Its all superstition & nonsense, but if you want to do it then no one is stopping you. Albeit the government will have more of the money you paid for the card than it is actually worth, a bit like petrol prices.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Horses In Blackpool Must Wear Diapers. Posted: 7/6/2007 2:00:05 AM
Have they not heard the saying "S*it happens"

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Another 3 year old Kidnapped Posted: 7/6/2007 1:59:20 AM
Other than cancel Nigerian oil contracts in protest That will go down a treat with all those car owners.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Should Charity Begin At Home ? Posted: 7/6/2007 1:57:44 AM
Charity begins at home of course it does, people go on about the 3rd world, well far as im concerned their g,ment & presidents shop in Harrods & other POSH places yet refuse to feed their ppl and sort out the debts. Let them get on with it. What about our war heros, elderly,NHS, the people who live on the streets, due to lack of homes that are given away willy nilly to people coming over from other countries. I say send em back and look after the people who are already here.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Feeding a Teenager Posted: 7/6/2007 1:55:11 AM
I agree with xXMarkXx An empty plate or let him cook his own meals, if he doesnt want to eat nice nutricious food that you have taken the time to prepare etc etc then stuff him. An empty plate & a pen. If he decides to go to the Supermarket with you, whatever you do, do not fall into that emotional trap of I want I want otherwise im not eating. He may want you to buy food that is not good for him you know the regular unhealthy type. Other than that there isnt much you can do, other than threaten to take him to the docs and make out he needs to see a psychologist that may scare him into not being hard to feed.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Needs feature Posted: 7/6/2007 1:51:55 AM
What assement no one has sent me anything to complete.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Paypal Posted: 7/6/2007 1:51:05 AM
Ok peeps, here is my experience, do any of you have the same problem. Here is what happened. Purchased a computer game and the code to use the game had been used. Rendering it useless unless I had the sellers info. Contacted the seller and she said return it & she would issue me a refund. Ok returned & recorded she signed for it but no refund. She left a message on my feedback that she had refunded me. I contacted Paypal and made a complaint gave them all the evidence required, she did not once respond to the complaint. Even after so many days of waiting Paypal then decides that I wont get a refund. Now far as im concerned this can be seen as fraud. The womans feedback has gone down dismally and people are not quite happy to say the least. I have contacted Paypal Europe and logged a complaint, mentioning everything and demanded that I get a full refund. How would you sort this out. Obviously I have her addy but taking her to court would cost cash & trading standards are not interested as she is a private individual.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Flood of claims for damage Posted: 7/6/2007 1:46:53 AM
I dont think they're taking advantage. Think about it the floods are in the sewage as well would you like a bed that has been contaminated with sewage. I surely would'nt. But you can sleep in a framed bed full of sewage.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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dual personalities Posted: 7/3/2007 2:32:16 AM
Good point madchick.

Marie88

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If I knew then what I know now.... Posted: 7/3/2007 2:31:27 AM
If I knew now that the Sex Pistols would break up back then I would have gone to see them, but alas my fav band and I never got a chance to see them, I was a young punk back then.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Life on Mars - Would you like to go back in time? Posted: 7/3/2007 2:30:14 AM
I would like to go back when I was 18, met my daughters father, and what I know about his mother I would have handled differently, she was demanding she kept him under her wing, he was too molly coddled and I would have tried harder to free him from her. Now she has lost him & I have the only surviving grandchild she even cant keep in contact with the grandchild, but alas ehr problem not mine. I do miss my daughters father but he passed away about 16 years ago now & I have definately moved on.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Domestic Violence Posted: 7/3/2007 2:28:00 AM
I have in the past reported people for domestic violence, nobody & I mean nobody has the right to touch another person or harm them, no matter what the event or occassion. Like these bombers why the heck are they doing this, just because some extremist is bored and on about religion, demands are being made to blow up innocent people, when those innocent people are not the ones who sent the soldiers over. Violence physical & mental should be abolished. Now name calling I can handle as that belongs in the playground.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Tattoo's - having a name tattooed on your body Posted: 7/3/2007 2:25:53 AM
I would NEVER ever put a partners name anywhere tattooed on my body. Oh thats a definate no no. And I wouldnt be impressed if they put my name on their body either. As we know people change relationships change and when we move on what do you take with you, is that going to impress your new partner, id doubt it. If anything I would have my kids names somewhere but they wouldnt be big & noticeable. But then again why have your kids names on you when they know damn well you love them.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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dual personalities Posted: 7/3/2007 2:21:14 AM
I can be so many people depends on the situation or how I am on that day. But there is only one of me (bodily) but many likewise

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Is a relationship without any arguments healthy? Posted: 7/3/2007 2:19:45 AM
I dont think 2 people can agree on everything all the time, think about it 2 different people different personalities, there are differences between them, If on the other hand one person is stronger in personality than the other then the weaker one would agree with the strongest one all the time, which is not healthy. People cannot agree 100% all of the time, look at people on the forum, not all of them agree with other peoples ideals or perspectives. I think if I had a relationship where we agreed on everything ALL the time it would do my head in, as it would be like dating myself. So yes a disagreement no matter how small is healthy in a relationship.

Marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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If you hadnt had children Posted: 7/3/2007 2:16:39 AM
I dont regret having my children either, but if I didnt decide to have children when I did. I doubt id be on this forum, maybe I would have a great career rather than this lousy one I have now, but it pays. I would have liked to have visited certain countries and then maybe just maybe settle down after having a damn good time. No regrets at all, I wouldnt change a thing.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Am I compromising? Posted: 6/16/2007 5:00:44 AM
Religion is another form of control, if the state cant get you, the police cant get you then they throw religion in your face. I mean look at the Koran & Talmud, ive never seen bacon in those pages. But then again the 2 so called bibles were copied from the Holy Bible. So religion is ok for one but not for the other. I dont care, if he aint around to sort out the starving & aids people, then he aint doing a very good job is he, whats the point of sending bread & wine down parting of the waves if he cant sort out all those people that do believe in him & have faith in him. Control everything is about CONTROL. Waits for the barrage of nominal idiots.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Do you think you think rationally? Posted: 6/16/2007 4:55:02 AM
Well everyone can be irrational at some time or other, me im always irrational and I love it. Nah just joking. If I get a gut feeling about something then I follow my gut no if's or but's.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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dyslexcia Posted: 6/16/2007 4:53:07 AM
Ok my daughters father was dyslexic, doesnt make you a bad person. No big deal.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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1st love Posted: 6/16/2007 4:48:30 AM
My first love was my daughters father, I doted on him, I stood up for him I even had arguments with people regarding him. In the end id had enough so off I sent him, he came back about 3 years after that and I wasnt interested. But would we get back together Id doubt it hes 6 feet under and been gone for about 15 years. So unless im a corpse bride no I wouldnt get back with him.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Who has been Ripped off by...mechanics...car dealers...private sellers..?? Posted: 6/16/2007 4:45:12 AM
Depends what you call being ripped off. I have a few scenarios regarding car dealers, here is one. From about 9 years ago. Purchased a car through a car dealer. I part exchanged my car for it and I was advised it had a 6 month guarantee, but no road tax which was fine as it had MOT. Drove the car all the way home and noticed the car didnt sound right, thought nowt of it, got home and found that the exhaust needed a bandage, so I called up the garage & told them they said get a repair kit and we will sort out the exhaust for you. So off I plodded got the exhaust bandage & repaired it, not only to find whilst the bandage was going on the rest of the exhaust was falling off. So we got more kits kept reciepts etc etc. Anyhow week went by had been poring with rain, went to get my son's buggy out of the boot and low and behold we had a swimming pool, not too impressed with indoor pools, I complained to the garage and said you have sold me a naff car, I want to exchange it for something else and I want my money back for the exhaust bandage & a new buggy to which was all mouldy, they said no problem so off I drove all the way to sort out a replacement car, plodding around and saw a nice one which was a little more than I had paid for but I thought so what they owe me for the work ive had to do. Salesman comes over I said Id like to exchange my car for this, no extras. He asked my name and his chin hit the floor. Ah I have to get my manager, he recognised my surname so obviously I had become well known via telephone . Anyhow manager came along and said I couldnt have the car id chosen but they had put a car aside for me. Off we went he showewd me the car & I laughed my head off, he walked away, the car had done well over the mileage for what it is, the interior was all fag burnt & smelt, The car had been used as a taxi or some other trade. I told him im refusing the car, and if he couldnt come up with anything better than that id see them in court. So off I went home, few days later I got a call, We have a car for you its a nice one. So off I trundled to go view the car, they showed me it and I fell about laughing the car had been cut apart and resoldered, now anyone can see that it wasnt even a professional job or one where the car jackers do it so the new owner wouldnt know. I told them there & then raised my voice so other buyers could ehar me, If you dont sort me out a decent car I will see you in court. By this time the car id got from them was no longer roadworthy. I was sitting on the front lawn at home and id purchased another car, but gave the garage the option of giving me another car. So off I went to the Court and filed the paperwork, The car dealers wanted the case heard down their end, I said to the court the case should be heard where I live as Im not the one who has refused to sort this out, So the dealer had to drive all ove 50 miles to the court case. We are sitting in the waiting room, and a guy approaches me, he says. Are you Miss .... I replied yes, he said Ive just taken over the car dealers you are taking to court, and I dont see how this can be my problem.. I replied It is your problem whether you were there at the time or not, you own the company so you have to take the baggage. He then wanted to make a deal, I said Im listening, He offered me £1,500 I laughed and said you have to be joking I paid £2,000 for the car plus theres the additional £750. part exchange for my car and theres the work Ive had to do on the one I got from you lot. Into court we go, The dealer told the court that I knew the car was a TRADERS car, to which I smiled and pulled out the original car advert where the car was in the domestic part and not traders, so judge smiled at me. The guy then tried to make up all these lies and try to worm himself out of the case. The judge asked me Had the garage made me any offers of a replacement car, I replied Oh yes they offered me rust buckets that had over done their mileage ripped & ruined inside and not worth the £3,400 Id originally paid, I explained to the judge that even though I had replaced the car concerned I still gave the garage a chance to replace me with a car, The judge ordered the Garage to Pay me every single penny I had given them, even the £750 for the exchange of my original car. And the petrol useage for going to visit the car dealers and time wasted, included in my little package was the cash id paid in repairing the exhaust and money for a new buggy. The judge also ordered the garage to refund me my tax disc money as the car was vertually off the road within 4 weeks of getting it. Best thing to do NEVER buy from someone in the paper, only ever buy from a car dealer. Buy off someone privately and in the UK, the court wont help you. But garages have to make the car roadworthy or state any problems at the time of sale. Car dealers ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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your boss/manager Posted: 6/16/2007 4:22:10 AM
Did he change your hours due to recent illness, if so maybe he was trying to help you work less hours in order to get back on the mend quicker. Chat to him no good going all googly eyed if none of us have the whole story.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Hit on by a married friend's wife Posted: 6/16/2007 4:20:45 AM
Depended if I liked the guy or not. If hes an ass then id tell his wife / girlfriend. If he was an ok guy then id tell him to back off and if I caught him messing with other women I would tell his wifey.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Home Owners and Do It Yourselfers Posted: 6/16/2007 4:19:10 AM
Well if I can get someone to help me then fine, I refuse to pay any contractors to do anything in our house. They should think themselves lucky I invited them in, in the first place. DIY is ok in small batches.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Never did drugs. Posted: 6/14/2007 1:50:43 PM
Ive done illegal substances when I was alot younger, and I explained to my kids that no matter what any of their so called friends say, drugs are a no go area, as at the end of the day they can ruin your life.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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please beaware of scammers Posted: 6/14/2007 1:49:35 PM
I havent been attacked on this site yet. But my daughter has a myspace profile and she was scammed someone was using her account and sending all sorts to people she had on her friends list. She reported this to myspace and has since changed her password.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Are you superstitious? Posted: 6/14/2007 1:48:36 PM
I wouldnt say I was superstitious, id say Im more cautious and everyday I get even more Cautious.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Did You Ever Imagine That You Would Be On A Dating Site? Posted: 6/14/2007 1:47:40 PM
I never imagined I would be on a dating site, but then again I am here for friends. I dont get out much so there you have it.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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whats with the cross necklaces ? Posted: 6/14/2007 1:47:02 PM
Well over here in the UK, people are banned from wearing cross's in school. But seem's that Christianity isnt a religion that allows the believer to wear the cross 24/7. Yet the Muslims etc are allowed to wear their religious necklaces & parafinalia in school. Now is that racist against Christianity or is it just one religion and condone the rest. Im sick of all this PC crap, its gone way too far, and totally against anyone who is white. Especially in the UK, not sure what its like in other countries.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Does anyone have any ideas on how to overcome stage fright? Posted: 6/10/2007 11:51:28 AM
Easy dont go on stage.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Our Dobermann need advice. Posted: 6/10/2007 11:50:31 AM
Thanks to everyone who has replied. I shall now try & calm him down. And even after you have him trained, he'll still act like a puppy every now and then--even when he's six or seven years old. OMG I have my work cut out for me.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Our Dobermann need advice. Posted: 6/10/2007 6:33:45 AM
Thank you very much everyone, he does have long walks, but still acts like a puppy. LOL my fate I suppose.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Can you talk? Posted: 6/10/2007 4:06:28 AM
I turned the thing off not long after I joined, had men hasseling me all the time, all they wanted was to chat about sex. No im not saying all men on POF are the same but IM is not adviseable. Too easily abused.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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How do you define overweight? Posted: 6/10/2007 4:04:30 AM
Ive had men say im good for my height and have a nice tight butt. But when I look in the mirror all I can see is a tummy that needs exercising.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Why Does It Seem That EVERYONE On This Site Rides Motorcycles??? Posted: 6/10/2007 4:03:20 AM
I used to own alot of British Motorbikes way way back. Loved working on them & riding them, but since having the kids im now resorted to a damn car. Would love to own another Brit bike one day.

marie88

Joined: 3/21/2007

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Carrying Concealed Weapons (CCW) Posted: 6/10/2007 3:59:12 AM
LOL this is a good one, ok UK law can claim that hairspray is a concealed weapon. The comb with the wire handle is considered a dangerous weapon. Even a key or something. Yes a key can break the skin if used correctly, poke it in the eye and they could end up blind. Over here in the UK oh a good 5 years ago. Theres an old man who runs a farm, he owns a shotgun and has a licence. He was being burgled by some guy he chased the guy and the guy started to run off, in order to protect himself & property the farmer took a shot at the burglar, Police came out and the farmer was arrested, regardless of the other guy trying to burgle him. The old man got sent to prison, so did the burglar, but whilst in prison the law changed and allowed the injured party whether good or bad to charge the person who harmed them. Now the burglar won and the old farmer is now in prison for life. Yet the burglar will be out by now. How fair is that.

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