There are a lot of good people in the world. I happen to think there are far more good people than bad people, though I get some people are a lot more pessimistic about such things than I am. I’m generally an optimist, though, so it is what it is.
But no amount of optimism on my part will negate the harsh reality that there are some garbage people in this world, and there are varying ways to be a garbage person.
Obviously, being a violent criminal who preys on the innocent through threats and intimidation is one way, but you can prey on vulnerable people in a lot of other ways, too.
This guy in Florida, who meets that criteria in my book, just showed, though, that when someone doesn’t care about what’s right, they don’t care at all.
Robert Cash Lewin, the CEO and founder of 1-800-411-PAIN, was arrested over the weekend after allegedly bringing a gun onto a Miami high school campus.
On Saturday, police responded to Miami Coral Park Senior High in the county’s Westchester area after school administrators reported that the 59-year-old from Southwest Ranches had been sitting inside the gymnasium bleachers with a concealed gun in his waistband, according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO).
According to the report (attached at the bottom of this story), officials said the gun became visible when Lewin bent over, and a student snapped a photo that was sent to the assistant principal.
Deputies found Lewin sitting in the school’s parking lot in a black Lincoln Navigator with a license plate that displayed the words “411PAIN,” upon which they conducted a pat-down and found a gun, an extra magazine, and a knife, the report reads.
For the record, 1-800-411-PAIN seems to be a sketchy service that offers to help you get money for injuries, particularly for accident victims, but then funnels them into a pipeline of service providers that make a profit and don’t provide any actual financial benefits to the victims themselves.
Allegedly.
In at least one lawsuit, Lewin’s company is alleged to prey on hurting, vulnerable people who need some help after an accident, and just runs up the bills for them.
That’s certainly garbage behavior in my book, and if he’s also carrying a gun on a school campus in violation of state law–and there’s photographic evidence of that–then there’s no reason to just automatically assume he was unaware that schools were off-limits for concealed carry.
It’s possible, of course, especially as there have been media reports aplenty stating that the court ruling that made open carry the law of the land also eliminated gun-free zones in the state. It’s something lawmakers are looking to address in the upcoming term.
I’m fairly sure that schools didn’t fall into that category, though, but I can see someone being confused over the issue.
And, for what it’s worth, it’s not like he was threatening anyone. I don’t like his business or what he’s alleged to have been part of, but his rights don’t disappear because I happen to think he’s probably a bad person. The way he was carrying, even on a campus, shouldn’t be illegal in my opinion.
That said, though, it is, and if he knew and just didn’t care, that’s another point against him as someone who cares about legality in general.
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Carrying a weapon on school property is a red flag, period. What steps are being taken to ensure this doesn’t happen again?
The article mentions differentiation between good and bad people, but actions like this blur the lines. It’s hard to see this as anything but reckless.
Recklessness is one thing, but criminal intent is another. The details will matter here.
This is concerning. A CEO carrying a hidden firearm on a school campus is a serious issue, regardless of the legalities involved. What was the motive here?
Hopefully, the investigation will provide more context. Until then, it’s hard to draw conclusions.
The motive isn’t clear yet, but it’s always unsettling when weapons are present near schools, especially with no apparent justifiable reason.
The CEO’s arrest is shocking. What was the purpose of bringing a firearm to a school? It’s a disturbing event no matter how you look at it.
It’s interesting how the article contrasts optimism with the reality of criminal behavior. Sometimes, being pessimistic might be the pragmatic approach.
Optimism and caution aren’t mutually exclusive. You can believe in good while being practical about risks.
Pessimism has its place, but balance is key. We should be wary, not fearful.
Optimism is important, but we can’t ignore real threats in our communities. This incident is a stark reminder that vigilance is necessary.
This story highlights the dangers of complacency. Even in places we consider safe, risks can emerge unexpectedly.