Sorry, but this "civil vs. criminal" comparison is watering down the issue. Going and filing a lawsuit on a whim is not the point here.
Not every referee harrassment situation deserves criminal charges. But this one, as described, does - for the reasons I vented my spleen over before.
Many people, at many levels, screwed up big time here. People need to be held accountable.
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HOMER: Just gimme my gun.
CLERK: Hold on, the law requires a five-day waiting period; we've got run a background check...
HOMER: Five days???? But I'm mad NOW!!
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