OT: Ticket, SOB Options

[StratPlayer]

F*** I just got a ticket from a worm of a motorcycle cop. He charged me with an improper turn... What sucks is I didn't make an improper turn. Sure everyone says they didn't do it. I find out the ticket is for 92 bucks. Then I find out what kind of crap one has to go throught to fight this ticket. They say, go to a driving class for and hour and no points will be against your license. Great, but cough up 50 bucks for the class and you still have to plead guilty to the charge. F**** EXTORTION.

I've seen this cop working this same area all the time. Its not like I didn't know he was there. So you think I'm going to give this worm a reason to pull me over. I guess he doesn't need one, he can always dream one up.

I feel ripped off. The system knows most people won't fight the charge because of the cost involved in fighting the charge. So they get away with extorting money from the public.

Just venting, I'm still always amazed how a 5'8 160 pounder can put on a uniform and suddenly he's 6'10 and 300 lbs.


EXTORTION

btw: The cop wasn't even on his motorcyle, he was standing on the sidewalk. Must not like my 914. He came out on the street to pull me over.

[Eric_Shea]

Uhhhhhhhhhh... I'd have to say these stories grow much larger every time they get told.

1. The religion here is... "different" Please keep in mind religious intolerance is what makes people fly planes into buildings.

2. The liquor laws are roughly the same as they are in Idaho, Pennsylvania, etc. The clubs charge a temporary membership fee which is much like a cover charge you see at a lot of clubs. It is a bit whacky but I don't club much anymore. After playing in just about every bar in Chicago I could car less if I go in another. I can still buy as much wine and beer (and Woodford's Reserve) as I need.

3. You don't go to Rome and bitch about the Pope. Meaning; if you sit around here and become miserable because of what others do or "don't do" around you then you'll be... well... miserable. I've only had one missionary come to my door in the 8 years I've been here. He was scared as hell and far from pushy. My Mormon neighbors love me. My non-Mormon neighbors love me. Even if I do have a bunch of 914 parts and pieces in the drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

This place rocks. It's beautiful. Safe. Skiing is the best. Moab can't be beat. Bryce is even more beautiful than the Grand Canyon and housing isn't 10x national average (sorry NorCals...)

Come on out. Stay if you like. Leave if you like. There's no Taliban. Just a few, shall we say, conservatives that would make Rich Bontempi look like Al Franken! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

(Rich... where are ya!!)

Drinks are on me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)