Run-in with Law
Well, a guy I know was pulling up illegal roadside signs recently when a cop approached and asked what he was doing. Long story short, he didn'y have his license or insurance card, but he did have a trunk full of signs. He was told that although they are illegal to have on the roadside, they were also illegal for him to pull up. Thus, it was estimated that he might have enough signs to earn a felony theft charge. However, no signs were confiscated, counted, or removed from the car trunk and no tickets were issued for anything. However, threats were made and he was scared. He now will live a life free of cleaning up any litter that may clutter his neighborhood. Thank you, Mr. Policeman.
P.S. Have the police found the guys who broke into my car on two occasions? I didn't think so. What about the parade of drunk drivers that leave the bars every night? I guess it is a matter of priorities. First thing's first: let's get a handle on all this citizen activism and roadside beautification.
posted by rutherfordpatterson @ 5:10 PM
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I think you and a friend should start a plan to gather fellow citizens and go around picking up such signs and other litter. Perhaps you could advertise this in a local religious or community "bulletin". You could become heroes. Don't delay on this because there is probably a limited window available for this plan.
(I am aware that the idea of getting together with neighbors pulling up signs is not a new idea)
(I am also aware that modifying 'delay' with the prep phrase 'on this' is awkward)
(I am aware that I analyze my writing too much)
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I agree, sometimes I think the police go for the easy tagets like medical professionals who are trying to do some good work on the side of the road. It's like our old friend crazy Mark used to say - "F the..."
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