Manager at Texas Whataburger denies service to detective because of his gun

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Soccerdad1995,

Thank you for your gracious and well stated post.
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Here ya go


https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civilian
Definition of civilian
1 : a specialist in Roman or modern civil law
2 a : one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force
b : outsider 1
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NNT wrote: Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:05 pm I totally agree if they work outside the law it is very dangerous. :iagree: They do not have the right to arrest me any time the choose, there are laws (as I mentioned previously) that dictate what, where, how, etc. :rules:

I also completely agree with your last comment. I wish they were not a necessity. :iagree:

As to the what we can carry, I believe a free people should be able to own any and all firearms, tanks, whatever. If we use them to harm others there should be stiff consequences.

I understand language matters, and correct words can make a big difference. I also understand we use words to communicate ideas, and if we (as a people) differ on some terms, but understand the intended message, we can get along. :cheers2:

The origin and correct usage of terms like rights, privilege authority duty morals ethics, etc could be an interesting and lively debate in a different time and place. :boxing
I'm truly pleased we could find common ground.

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Soccerdad1995 wrote: Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:58 am Actually the term "civilian" can also be used to describe someone who is not part of a group. Like professional poker players might refer to casual tourists as "civilians". This might be more of a slang term, though. I'm not sure how this relates to the topic of this thread, though.
It sounds like a term of derision. Like a mark.

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Re: Manager at Texas Whataburger denies service to detective because of his gun

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OlBill wrote: Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:52 pm
Soccerdad1995 wrote: Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:58 am Actually the term "civilian" can also be used to describe someone who is not part of a group. Like professional poker players might refer to casual tourists as "civilians". This might be more of a slang term, though. I'm not sure how this relates to the topic of this thread, though.
It sounds like a term of derision. Like a mark.
In the case I cited, it could be taken that way. It means someone who is not very good at the game, and who will play in a pretty straightforward manner. I'm not sure whether that would be considered a term of "derision" though. Personally, I think it is more derisive to say that someone is a habitual gambler. Saying that they are a tourist who is not a regular poker player is not an insult. It's just a statement of fact.

I think this falls under the "outsider" part of the definition that someone quoted above.
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When I was in the military, it seemed pretty obvious. Anyone who didn't wear a military uniform was a civilian.

A local police officer was a "civilian cop".

It was also very common for someone who was getting ready to separate or retire to brag they were being "promoted to civilian".
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Pawpaw wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:22 pm When I was in the military, it seemed pretty obvious. Anyone who didn't wear a military uniform was a civilian.

A local police officer was a "civilian cop".

It was also very common for someone who was getting ready to separate or retire to brag they were being "promoted to civilian".
Yep. We often referred to a retiree as being promoted to PFC. :evil2:
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oljames3 wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:42 pm
Pawpaw wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:22 pm When I was in the military, it seemed pretty obvious. Anyone who didn't wear a military uniform was a civilian.

A local police officer was a "civilian cop".

It was also very common for someone who was getting ready to separate or retire to brag they were being "promoted to civilian".
Yep. We often referred to a retiree as being promoted to PFC. :evil2:
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Allons wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 6:08 pm
oljames3 wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:42 pm
Pawpaw wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:22 pm When I was in the military, it seemed pretty obvious. Anyone who didn't wear a military uniform was a civilian.

A local police officer was a "civilian cop".

It was also very common for someone who was getting ready to separate or retire to brag they were being "promoted to civilian".
Yep. We often referred to a retiree as being promoted to PFC. :evil2:
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Believe it or not, we said the same thing in the Air Force. :lol:
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Re: Manager at Texas Whataburger denies service to detective because of his gun

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Pawpaw wrote: Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:53 pm
Allons wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 6:08 pm
oljames3 wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:42 pm
Pawpaw wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:22 pm When I was in the military, it seemed pretty obvious. Anyone who didn't wear a military uniform was a civilian.

A local police officer was a "civilian cop".

It was also very common for someone who was getting ready to separate or retire to brag they were being "promoted to civilian".
Yep. We often referred to a retiree as being promoted to PFC. :evil2:
:iagree:
Believe it or not, we said the same thing in the Air Force. :lol:
Indeed. We can be an uncouth band of brothers. :patriot: :txflag:
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Re: Manager at Texas Whataburger denies service to detective because of his gun

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OlBill wrote: Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:52 pm
Soccerdad1995 wrote: Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:58 am Actually the term "civilian" can also be used to describe someone who is not part of a group. Like professional poker players might refer to casual tourists as "civilians". This might be more of a slang term, though. I'm not sure how this relates to the topic of this thread, though.
It sounds like a term of derision. Like a mark.
Even if it's not an insult, it's a clear sign of 'us' versus 'them' mentality.
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Re: Manager at Texas Whataburger denies service to detective because of his gun

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Based on their policy it doesn't sound like they're anti-cop so much as anti-gun because their policy prohibits you and me from open carrying too.
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