Sim G wrote:Facts? What facts have you so presented that allows you slap each other on the back, with such relish? That the Hi-Power was his, which he deactivated? Evidently without submitting to proof, so still a firearm. But that's not what interests me. Technical breaches we should all be careful about as any of us could befall them. But dishonesty, from a character within out small sphere who was so revered and had built his reputation on his "word", now that is the intriguing part.
What you have both attempted is to subjugate the facts to fit your own narrative. And as Brian has rightly pointed out, theft is theft. And theft by employee, ie position of trust, is regarded as more severe as far as the law is concerned.
But let's take your narrative anyway. So Laidler just "helped" himself to bits from the scrap bin? And then, as I've read, put these bits together, to make a rifle that he purported to be genuine and flogged it for over five figures!! Where's there's muck there's brass, then?
And what about the poor person that bought this "bitsa" from the esteemed Mr Laidler? It could have killed whomever they are, given your version. So dishonestly appropriates the items, sells them purporting to be something else, then risks the safety of the poor individual who was duped? Thief? We could add fraud to that as well. And top that off with endangering lives! Top bloke you've decided to offer support to!
72 years old or 102 years old, "no one is above the law", a concept that has existed since 1215.
Back slapping? Where have I been 'back slapping'? (that's a statement, not requesting a reply).
From the tone of your posts, you clearly have issues with Peter Laidler, that appear to go back years. I know nothing of your history with him, it is none of my business, and I have no interest in that.
As I have previously said, I am neither defending or condemning Peter Laidler, all I have done on this thread is correct factual errors. For example, it was stated earlier in the thread that the Hi Power was stolen. No it wasn't, fact.
I see no point in me continuing to post facts, as you are taking such an emotional approach in your responses.