Gyrocopter on Capitol Lawn

[FatNakedGuy]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2015/04/15/a-gyrocopter-just-landed-on-the-capitol-lawn/

 

[bluesdog]

Gear loose?

 

[puppychow]

Postal worker. JSNS!

 

[steveoreno]

Strange days indeed!

 

[LKLD]

You know, I was under the impression for many, many years, that if one was to get on the WH lawn, they would be killed. That no chance could be taken concerning the President and his family.

Now? Looks like you'd get the same escort that you'd get if you crashed a concert backstage. Wtf?

 

[wfooshee]

Wasn't White House, was the Capitol.

What possible reason, though????? Suicide by Fed?

 

[Warpdrv]

Lmao... ******* trying to make a statement and instant felony...

Here's an example of what not to do Jack ass

 

[HotRodZilla]

*******...Far enough from the building to not be considered a huge threat. President not there anyway. Kinda knew he was coming. I guarantee that guy has had surveillance up his butt for a while now. Probably had no less than 5 rifles pointed at him, and will probably die in the debt he created from he huge fine he will receive. I'd be surprised if he got time, but it's to be expected.

More proof that some people are getting stupider every day. Like others, I'm surprised he wasn't shot down. Sheesh!!

 

[PhilJet09]

I don't agree at all with what he did, but shoot at him? Really? He made it very clear that he didn't intend any physical harm. Shooting at him in the air could have made him lose control and actually crash into a structure, or worse, a human. It was the right call to apprehend him after landing, imho. Tough call to make though.

 

[PhilJet09]

On the other hand, I DO agree that campaign funding has gotten WAY out of hand and is inconsistent with the general interest of "the people".

 

[SacramentoMike]

You know, I was under the impression for many, many years, that if one was to get on the WH lawn, they would be killed. That no chance could be taken concerning the President and his family.
Now? Looks like you'd get the same escort that you'd get if you crashed a concert backstage. Wtf?

Probably not too late. We could still shoot him.