A buddy of mine lifted a number of vintage items from our school after graduation. His reasoning was that no one else appreciated the value or history of the drums, and they were frequently abused, so what's it matter if they went to a loving home?

I know right from wrong, but I still agree with him ten years later.

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Oh, don’t let it rile you up too much.

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Everyone has a line they will or will not cross and justifications for crossing said line. Everyone needs those justifications or else you have to admit to yourself that you are just a thief. Some can justify taking from a public entity but not stealing a car. Others can justify taking a car but not robbing a liquor store. Everyone must ask themselves: Where is the line?

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Let's give Gunshaker the chance to explain.

Maybe he/she had permission from the school to purchase the drums (or had permission to take the drums). Maybe the school gifted him/her the drums.

If he/she took the drums without anyone's permission then that is pretty low, assuming he/she isn't just borrowing them or planning on returning them at a later time. Even then, he/she should still obtain permission for taking them out of the school.

Let's let him/her chime in before we pass judgment.

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I feel like I read it as Gunshaker has permission based on the fact he said he was the only one who would put the time into the drums. Perhaps his band director gave him permission. I can't imagine walking out of a school with a kit the size of a Blue Note unnoticed.

I would like to know where the high schools of this world are that have Trans badge Ludwig Blue Notes, Acrolites and Supras laying around.

I sure as hell hope the line isn't at downloading/bootlegging music. LoLoLoLo

Maybe I'm new-fashioned, but stealing isn't cool, and neither is calling people retarded.

Probably. I love chatting drums with anyone and everyone who will listen.

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