So I'm a little pissed (rant about a cop)

[cougarfreak]

Originally Posted by BrianD

Yes, I'm sure the particulars would have been run in either case. One thing I find interesting that nobody mentioned is that the cop pulled up behind him (also in the fire lane?) and sat behind him while running everything. I don't know about you, but if a cop has taken my license and is sitting behind me, I'm certainly not going to go anywhere. Had this really been such an unbelievably horrible situation like some are arguing, why didn't the cop instruct him to move somewhere specific out of the fire lane to run everything?

Ohhhhhhh, believe me, I thought it, but I sure as hell wasn't going to post it here, me being the all knowing, evil chaotic lawbreaker I am. My next door neighbor, who I explained it to as well, works for the Lowe's that's on the same street as the Meijer's where this occurred. He drives a delivery truck for Lowe's. He told me that corporate from Lowe's just changed the rule for them, they HAVE, to pull in front of the store (where the fire lane is), to get their trucks inspected before they go out on delivery (They used to do it behind the store, not sure why it changed).

[molson]

Originally Posted by BrianD

Had this really been such an unbelievably horrible situation like some are arguing, why didn't the cop instruct him to move somewhere specific out of the fire lane to run everything?

This kind of hyperbole is why this conversation is dragging on forever. Nobody's saying this was "unbelievably horrible situation". Nobody. Using that phrase to make your point is just obnoxious, and it completely invalidates what you're trying to say.

(Same thing with cougerfreak saying he's being portrayed as an "evil chaotic lawbreaker". (Though the more I read this thread, I think that 3b on his list is absolutely true, and I have a hunch that 3d, 3e, 3f, and 3h probably have some truth to them as well)

It's a $30 friggen' fine!! The odds that there was going to be any kind of actual emergency here are almost non-existent. If it was an "unbelievably horrible situation", the officer damn well would have moved and written the ticket somewhere else. If it was an "unbelievably horrible situation", he'd probably be looking at criminal charges. But this wasn't that. It was hardly anything at all.

If you're driving 75 in a 65, the odds that that 10 mph will cause an accident are pretty slim. And an officer is allowed to drive 75 - even 85, in order to catch up to you to.

How about we all pitch in $1 for the big baby and move on with our lives? I'm in for $2.

[Raiders Army]

I'd say you're not evil....chaotic, sure, but not evil.

[Subby]

Driving up to pick up your wife in front of the store = nice gesture.

[Kodos]

That's fine, as long as they get a ticket.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Subby

Driving up to pick up your wife in front of the store = nice gesture.

What if you have your girlfriend in the car? Is it still a nice gesture?

[Subby]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

What if you have your girlfriend in the car? Is it still a nice gesture?

Is she dressed like a pirate?

[Subby]

Originally Posted by Kodos

That's fine, as long as they get a ticket.

Maybe in Dumbfuckistan.

[Fidatelo]

Originally Posted by Subby

Driving up to pick up your wife in front of the store = nice gesture.

Actually going in and helping her = nicer gesture.

[BrianD]

Originally Posted by molson

This kind of hyperbole is why this conversation is dragging on forever. Nobody's saying this was "unbelievably horrible situation". Nobody. Using that phrase to make your point is just obnoxious, and it completely invalidates what you're trying to say.

Fair enough, it isn't unbelievably horrible, though it is apparently not petty, akin to theft, and disgusting.

[BrianD]

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Actually going in and helping her = nicer gesture.

And apparently going in and helping her and ultimately leaving with the screaming child (or at least somehow unruly) = nicest gesture?

[Subby]

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Actually going in and helping her = nicer gesture.

From what I have read here, you and I have different situations. That might be a nicer gesture in your family, but it isn't even close in mine or, I am guessing, cougarfreak's.

[LloydLungs]

Originally Posted by cougarfreak

3. I know now that because I pulled up to a fire lane to pick up my wife and small child I:

a. Should have been approached by a cop with his gun drawn, as I obviously am a getaway car for a robbery, and am lucky I didn't get shot.

b. Feel as though I am entitled to break the law.

c. Obviously steal from large companies. I need to check my directv, I should have every channel now, as I am a thief.

d. Am also obviously a lazy fuck.

e. I think I'm the best driver in the world.

f. I give attitude to cops, and got the ticket for being a jackass, not for pulling into the fire lane.

g. I'm lucky I didn't get eaten by tigers when I got out to get the groceries, as was the cop who walked up to my car.

h. I would have been just as mad had a the cop asked me to move to the parking lot.

i. Hate all cops, am anti cop, and am definitely chaotic evil.

We are FOFC!

[Fidatelo]

Originally Posted by BrianD

And apparently going in and helping her and ultimately leaving with the screaming child (or at least somehow unruly) = nicest gesture?

Maybe I missed something in the thread? If there is a reason it was not smart for him to leave the car/enter the store then ok, don't do it. But in that case, while fire-lane parking might be a nice gesture to her, it is a giant F-U to the rest of the people in the parking lot.

[Fidatelo]

Originally Posted by Subby

From what I have read here, you and I have different situations. That might be a nicer gesture in your family, but it isn't even close in mine or, I am guessing, cougarfreak's.

Weird. K.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by BrianD

And apparently going in and helping her and ultimately leaving with the screaming child (or at least somehow unruly) = nicest gesture?

Nicest gesture is to take BOTH kids to the car, and then park in a nice and legal spot close to the front.

[cuervo72]

I wonder - have any of you ever picked up/dropped off someone in front of a restaurant/store in the rain, rather than making them walk?

[Axxon]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

I wonder - have any of you ever picked up/dropped off someone in front of a restaurant/store in the rain, rather than making them walk?

Rarely, but yes. Never in a fire lane though.

[Kodos]

I usually park in the farthest away spot. That way, we're the first ones in, and at the end of the day, we're the first ones out.

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by BrianD

There, assertion refuted.

Yes, but you are just a sampling of one.

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by cougarfreak

1. My original post was intended to be something like..........this is something I would have never expected to be ticketed for, but instead told to move along.

2. It was about 20 minutes after the fact, and yes I was pissed.

3. I know now that because I pulled up to a fire lane to pick up my wife and small child I:

a. Should have been approached by a cop with his gun drawn, as I obviously am a getaway car for a robbery, and am lucky I didn't get shot.

b. Feel as though I am entitled to break the law.

c. Obviously steal from large companies. I need to check my directv, I should have every channel now, as I am a thief.

d. Am also obviously a lazy fuck.

e. I think I'm the best driver in the world.

f. I give attitude to cops, and got the ticket for being a jackass, not for pulling into the fire lane.

g. I'm lucky I didn't get eaten by tigers when I got out to get the groceries, as was the cop who walked up to my car.

h. I would have been just as mad had a the cop asked me to move to the parking lot.

i. Hate all cops, am anti cop, and am definitely chaotic evil.



That is all, have a great day. I guess I should add..........I'm shocked people are talking about it.

Regardless of what you said or people had said about you in here, none of us really care that much. You are still a cool guy that we can all talk to on the message board. Just be ready for the every once in awhile ribbing you will get. It's all good man.

[BrianD]

Originally Posted by dangarion

Yes, but you are just a sampling of one.

True, but in my mind, the most important one.

[Axxon]

Regardless of what you said or people had said about you in here, none of us really care that much. You are still a cool guy that we can all talk to on the message board. Just be ready for the every once in awhile ribbing you will get. It's all good man.

+1

[cougarfreak]

Originally Posted by dangarion

Regardless of what you said or people had said about you in here, none of us really care that much. You are still a cool guy that we can all talk to on the message board. Just be ready for the every once in awhile ribbing you will get. It's all good man.

Oh, trust me, I can take it. I'll dish some out too.

[Fidatelo]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

I wonder - have any of you ever picked up/dropped off someone in front of a restaurant/store in the rain, rather than making them walk?

Depending on the level of rain and the situation (wearing fancy clothes or something) I would say that falls under the extenuating circumstances provision which excludes one from douchebagginess.

[fantom1979]

Originally Posted by Kodos

I usually park in the farthest away spot. That way, we're the first ones in, and at the end of the day, we're the first ones out.

Yes, but did you have to punch the moose when you found out Wallyworld was closed?

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Depending on the level of rain and the situation (wearing fancy clothes or something) I would say that falls under the extenuating circumstances provision which excludes one from douchebagginess.

ah, yes. wearing fancy clothes is definitely more important than helping someone with a toddler

[Apathetic Lurker]

Originally Posted by molson

I'd love to hear what grounds a judge used to throw this out rather than being handicapped, or a REAL emergency situation (not that he was in a really big hurry or something).

well, my car blew a tie-rod. i and my friend pushed the car out of the way. The only spot was a handicapped spot. it was either block the whole drive (very busy time) or block a handicapped spot temporarily while AAA came by to tow. The officer did not care for the reason even though he could see the wheel sitting at a weird angle.

[molson]

Originally Posted by Apathetic Lurker

well, my car blew a tie-rod. i and my friend pushed the car out of the way. The only spot was a handicapped spot. it was either block the whole drive (very busy time) or block a handicapped spot temporarily while AAA came by to tow. The officer did not care for the reason even though he could see the wheel sitting at a weird angle.

And that's a darn good reason and and officer who was having a bad day.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

ah, yes. wearing fancy clothes is definitely more important than helping someone with a toddler

...everytime I think this thread is dead, they keep pulling me back in.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Apathetic Lurker

well, my car blew a tie-rod. i and my friend pushed the car out of the way. The only spot was a handicapped spot. it was either block the whole drive (very busy time) or block a handicapped spot temporarily while AAA came by to tow. The officer did not care for the reason even though he could see the wheel sitting at a weird angle.

Up on my island in Maine, almost everyone drives golf carts and most adults are extremely anal about them (there's actually lawsuits going between the two sides over where people can drive them). One night my battery died and I was pushing it back. As I was finally nearing home, my neighbor, the fire marshal came out and yelled at me for not having the lights on. He went into a huge diatribe about how I could get a ticket and have my license suspended as I stared in disbelief. The best part was my parents were on the porch watching it happen, so we laughed for months about what a power-tripping asshole the guy was.

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by molson

And that's a darn good reason and and officer who was having a bad day.

Completely agree. Now that is a cop being a unreasonable.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

...everytime I think this thread is dead, they keep pulling me back in.

I'm with you...I love that every time I come back, there is a page of new posts.

[gstelmack]

Originally Posted by dangarion

Completely agree. Now that is a cop being a unreasonable.

A cop does not judge guilt. A cop judges probable cause and lets the court decide guilt. In this case the system worked as it should have.

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by gstelmack

A cop does not judge guilt. A cop judges probable cause and lets the court decide guilt. In this case the system worked as it should have.

Ok.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Subby

Is she dressed like a pirate?

No, she's dressed like a hooker to the nines.

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

No, she's dressed like a hooker to the nines.

It might be worth the ticket.

[Fidatelo]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

ah, yes. wearing fancy clothes is definitely more important than helping someone with a toddler

Do toddlers get ruined if they have to go through the parking lot? If so then good point.

[Axxon]

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Do toddlers get ruined if they have to go through the parking lot? If so then good point.

Yes, I believe they do.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Also, your personal hygiene is questionable at best.

SI

[NoMyths]

Even state senators aren't immune to the temptation.

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by NoMyths

Even state senators aren't immune to the temptation.

heh.

now, what he did - park in the fire lane and then go inside the store (twice) - is definitely something he should get ticketed for.

speaking of, I just got pulled over on my lunch break for speeding. the cop was nice enough to let me off with a warning.

[Mrs. Schmidty]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I'm on cougarfreak's side. But only because I've never met a cop who wasn't power-tripping prick.

On the other hand, you broke the law, so it justified; however, the prick cop should have used common sense and just given you a warning.

I read this post before I saw the author and I thought, "Man, sounds like my husband!"

I know him so well.

As far as the ticket, ya, it's a petty one and I'd be ticked too, but in reality, the cop did his job although he could have just told you to move along. The only thing with that, at least for me, I didn't really stop speeding until I got a few tickets - the warnings just made me think I could get away with it.

[Mrs. Schmidty]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

Seriously though, I'm not even remotely like I am on forums as I am in real life. I'm actually a boring, normal guy.

Originally Posted by daedalus

is that a positive or a negative thing that someone possess the testicular fortitude to be an ass online but not in person?

Not sure what it is, but it's true. I'm new to the boards and am always laughing at how he portrays himself on here. I don't want to ruin anyone's picture of him as an ass because it's something I think he's become quite proud of, but it's like living with Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde.

[MrBug708]

I dont think any of us believe that he isn't whipped at home

[fantom1979]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Schmidty

the warnings just made me think I could get away with it.

I was the same way. The first three or four times I got pulled over, I got a warning. When I got my first ticket, I was shocked. I was like... this is the part where you let me off with a warning. The cop didnt seem to think so.