charles douglas

Lawyer banned from park after discomforting requests
Charles Douglas, 58, of Glen Carbon, Ill., called being charged with disorderly conduct "the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen" because he was entirely innocent of heart when he asked those four creeped-out mothers in the park if he could please tickle their kids. He just likes to play "tickle monster," and what's wrong with that, he asks. Belleville News-Democrat

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Posted By: Chuck - Mon Sep 08, 2008
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Wow, Chuck, a "weird lawyer"! Who'd'a thunk it? 😉

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/08/08 at 10:41 AM

On one hand, I like to pet and play with every dog I can find at the park (don't have one of my own) and no one seems to mind. On the other hand, entirely different to ask to play with a stranger's child. Even worse when the playing involves contact.

Posted by Jules in Connecticut on 09/08/08 at 12:29 PM

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