Saturday, July 26, 2008

He Should Have Checked the Spark Plug First

How often have we been frustrated with a mechanical device that just doesn't work? The car won't start or the sound won't work on the computer.

Well, the recent actions of a Wisconsin man will ensure his enshrinement in the "Mr. Fix It Hall of Fame (or Shame)". When his lawn mower would not start, he took out a shotgun and blew it to smithereens. Unfortunately, discharging a weapon without authorization within the limits of a municipality is sometimes considered a serious offense. I think it is quite safe to assume that the lawn mower might not have been the only player in this situation that was "oiled up".

A response from PETLE, People for the Ethical Treament of Lawn Equipment, should be forthcoming.

For a FOX news report on the incident, go to: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,391522,00.html.

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