In article NsCSa.22712$zy.7247@fed1read06,
"Jan Owen" wrote:

It's interesting to contemplate what the reaction might be if everyone,
when the cops arrived, grabbed the front of their Dobsonians, and swung
them around and down, and pointed them directly at the squad car...

On the other hand, of course, this might be met with a hail of bullets
from one of those folks afflicted with the Wyatt Earp syndrome, and a lack
of gray matter between their ears...


I know you're joking, of course. But think about it for a moment.
A cop wouldn't have to have 'Wyatt Earp Syndrome' and/or 'a lack of gray
matter.' He would only need to be ignorant of astronomy. Most people
would be frightened if a group of strangers pointed dobs menacingly at
them on a dark night. And if you have a gun, know how to use it, and
have taken an oath to serve and protect.....

Starry Skies,
Rich

BTW, I have a story SO GOOD that none of you would believe it. So, I
won't relate it and have to endure everyone's scorn..........