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I had a somewhat similar encounter a few years ago, but the bank person took the time to look up the law and their corporate policy, then apologised to me. I sent a letter to the credit union praising her for her customer service.
1 posted on 11/20/2010 7:12:33 AM PST by marktwain
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To: marktwain
Excellent story. I suppose these same people would tell you that Women or Blacks can't vote in Vegas? You are not entitled to a trial by jury? Cruel and unusual punishment is allowed? Cops can enter your house and search it any time without a warrant?

Oh, yeah, it's just the 2nd Amendment RIGHT that people like to trample on and/or ignore.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

2 posted on 11/20/2010 7:21:53 AM PST by DTogo (High time to bring back the Sons of Liberty !!)
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To: marktwain

Great story! Your persistence paid off very well.


3 posted on 11/20/2010 7:22:08 AM PST by HighWheeler
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To: marktwain

you are making no sense what so ever. clearly she has learned nothing. all you have taught her is that she can get away with lying to you, and you(the putz) won’t do a thing about it. Neither will the bank. Not only that, you keep bringing them your business. The bitch needs to be written up or in the very least scolded by her superior while in your presence.


4 posted on 11/20/2010 7:24:11 AM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: marktwain

What can be added to a great story that’s more about a guy with a spine than the bully with curls. Good for you. Albeit, drop the blasphemy next time in an otherwise awesome account.


5 posted on 11/20/2010 7:28:22 AM PST by RitaOK
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6 posted on 11/20/2010 7:30:58 AM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: marktwain
I got a call from Russ yesterday. He has worked their for 30 years and is in charge of security here in Vegas. I told him what had happened and he was cringing on the phone when I told him about her law skills. He said the official corporate position is to "prefer" customers not openly carry.

For Miss Jane's further edification, the relevant federal statutes are as follows:

Title 18, United States Code, U.S. Criminal Code
PART I, CHAPTER 13, §ection 242:
Deprivation of rights under color of law

§ 241. Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, willfully subjects any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or to different punishments, pains, or penalties, on account of such person being an alien, or by reason of his color, or race, than are prescribed for the punishment of citizens, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both;

and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.

Jane and Russ may both wish to discuss the following applicable federal law as well:

Title 18, United States Code, U.S. Criminal Code
PART I, CHAPTER 13, §ection 241:
§ 241. Conspiracy against rights

If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any State,
Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the same; or If two or more persons go in disguise on the highway, or on the premises of another, with intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege so secured—
They shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, they shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.

It appears Miss Jane may be purchasing a really nice Christmas present this year. Or alternately, you can just bring a lawsuit against the bank under Title 41, Section 1983

7 posted on 11/20/2010 7:35:11 AM PST by archy (I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous!)
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To: marktwain

I really enjoyed this read. What an inept know-nothing. She ought to run for office.


10 posted on 11/20/2010 7:37:47 AM PST by LadyShires
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To: marktwain
my bank has a no guns logo on the door, what they don't know about never bothers them...
12 posted on 11/20/2010 7:50:26 AM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: marktwain

Uhhhh...just an observation.....but if she was a “rocket scientist” she wouldn’t be a bank teller.....

Remember, stupid people do not know they are stupid, they pass off arrogance as fact.....

All in all I think you handled this well....


13 posted on 11/20/2010 7:51:52 AM PST by nevergore ("It could be that the purpose of my life is simply to serve as a warning to others.")
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To: marktwain

The author has a LOT more patience with human stupidity than I do. Kudos!


15 posted on 11/20/2010 8:03:37 AM PST by Dead Corpse (III, Alarm and Muster)
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If a bank teller tried that with me, I’d go out of my way to have her fired. No one capable of that sort of stupidity, dishonesty and general lack of courtesy should be handling financial transactions for other people.


17 posted on 11/20/2010 8:13:11 AM PST by Mountain Troll (My investment plan - Canned food and shotguns)
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Damn. Why walk into a bank in the first place? Use online banking. If you feel the need to physically be there for whatever reason, use the ‘drive-thru’. By doing so, you could have an AR15 in your car, and wouldn’t have to take any shit from a teller about it.

The writer of the article is probably one of those people I have to wait in line behind for a small eternity while they are standing there writing a PAPER check! Infuriating.


20 posted on 11/20/2010 8:25:30 AM PST by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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I have a problem with this, for the simple reason that it is not the best way to teach. Teach? Yes, absolutely.

For decades now there has been a loss in public knowledge about guns, gun laws, the 2nd Amendment, and importantly, gun culture.

This means that when you assert your rights, you are not in a sea of hostility, but a sea of ignorance. And while hostility is one thing, it’s very important to *assume* that they are just ignorant, because in the vast majority of cases, this will be the situation.

1) There’s a good chance that whoever it is has never even fired a gun, much less owned one.
2) Their entire family is likely totally unfamiliar with guns, except for the bizarre, distorted image they seen in the movies and on TV.
3) A large number of people translate this ignorance into fear. Not knowing, they assume the worst.

Of course, none of this excuses abusive behavior based on the *color of authority*.


27 posted on 11/20/2010 9:10:39 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy
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"but her personal opinion because she had seen a customer in line shoot another customer before and it was such a traumatic experience for her"

What is the rest of the story? Did a customer put a stop to a bank robbery? Can she prove this story of hers?

Did she make this up too?

34 posted on 11/20/2010 9:58:21 AM PST by Deaf Smith
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Liberals don’t like push back from Conservatives..


36 posted on 11/20/2010 11:27:51 AM PST by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: marktwain
She backed down again telling him that it was not their policy but her personal opinion because she had seen a customer in line shoot another customer before and it was such a traumatic experience for her that she believes nobody should ever go into a bank with a firearm.

This should be easily verifiable if true...did you determine whether this was just another lie?

42 posted on 11/21/2010 4:56:27 AM PST by NittanyLion
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First mistake is doing business with US Bank. Bunch of lying jack$$es.


57 posted on 11/26/2010 3:24:54 AM PST by mad_as_he$$ (V for Vendetta.)
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