"Frankly, I'm a Shallots Man Myself" Peter Ivan Dunne was awaiting trial in Ireland, charged with a sex crime. Before the trial ended, he fled to England and was convicted in absentia. About to be extradited, he explained to a British court that he should not be sent back, because his experience with the Irish penal system had led him to believe that his right to life, as spelled out by article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, would be violated.
The lame excuse: They'd serve him red onions. Dunne's allergic to them, and he was sure the prison would make him eat the "potentially life-threatening" vegetable.
Did anyone buy it? The court decided that it was doubtful that the prison would have such a "cavalier attitude" toward his allergy and shipped Dunne back to Ireland.
Is it just me or do some of the comments here make absolutely no sense?
By Jo, 10/15/2009, 12:39 PM EDT
I was set up and thrown in jail years ago by some jealous coworkers who decided I had too much money: I never borrowed, kept to myself, came to work on time everyday, and was one of the most productive.It was proved I never took anything frpm my employer or anyone else. Thanks, former insecure coworkers for helping me get the largest cash settlement from your employer to date. Are you all millionaires like me, or still putting in long hours hoping to retire with a decent pension. Ha-ha to yo all
By Hymie Greenberg, 10/13/2009, 7:55 PM EDT
Hey Bernie, is your KKK post accepting applications? I think I'd fit right in. I'm biracial and although born Jewish I currently practice Islam. I'll supply my own rope and natural gas, or if you prefer, propane.
By Mrs. R. Perez, 10/13/2009, 11:22 AM EDT
I think they should get points for originality. They should be warned, but not fired.
By donna, 10/13/2009, 10:34 AM EDT
He was very lucky. I was fired from McDonald's for eating 2 grapes, by a manager eating McMuffins I had just taken out of the oven. I had been accused of smoking crack cocaine for several months, while on break. One employee figured out it was the smell of the hand sanitizer. I was white, & McDonald's was predominately black. One employee physically abused me, but I wasn't able to draw Workman's Comp or Unemployment. After 3 1/2 years, I'm still unable to work & have no income.
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