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General / I am a illegal jogger! (California)
« on: June 29, 2009, 12:37:40 AM »
I took up jogging a few years ago as a means to stay in shape. I go out jogging just about every night. I jog at night because it's cooler and it's the most convenient time for me. It has done wonders for me, I'm in the best shape of my life. I really enjoy it.
I've been running on this levee bike path near my house for at least the last two years. I could run alongside the road in this area, but I prefer running this path because I feel that it's safer and I just like the atmosphere.
So I went out the other night like I usually do, at around 1am, and was shocked when I discovered several new signs erected all along my path. Here it is:
As you can see, they don't want me to jog on this path at night anymore. After reading the sign, I went onto committing a criminal offense. I JOGGED ON THE PATH! I'm such a fucking asshole, aren't I? I should be fined or thrown in jail, right? I'm a menace to society! I'm very pissed off about this.
As for the other prohibited things established, I'd like to comment on those:
NO UNAUTHORIZED MOTOR VEHICLES
The path is wide enough that a car can drive on it without issue. Over the years, they've made it horribly difficult to get a car up onto the path. There are only three ways I know of to get a non-4x4 vehicle up it. It really isn't necessary to prohibit this as the hunting and fishing is terrible for the reasons I'm about to mention.
NO HUNTING, NO FISHING
There's nothing to hunt, really. I see cats and occasionally opossums, that's about it. As for the fishing, you'd have to be a complete idiot to fish these waters. The water from resident houses drains off into the levee here. I've been out jogging several times at 5am when some people are getting ready for work, the waters that drain out into the levee is often steaming. The water is filthy, it's a swamp! Anybody who would eat a fish from this water deserves a darwin award. I suppose that they are protecting the idiots, but should an idiot be fined for it? What if I'm only fishing for the sport of it? Just killing time. They should let people do it.
NO FIRES
Once again, another darwin award candidate. Dry yellow grass is no bueno for fire.
I guess I can see reason for these other things, but why restrict my freedom to run on this path at night? I just don't understand.
(I hope you guys liked the pictures. I just went out with my phone a few hours ago to capture them)
(EDIT: MINOR ERROR. I meant 1am)
I've been running on this levee bike path near my house for at least the last two years. I could run alongside the road in this area, but I prefer running this path because I feel that it's safer and I just like the atmosphere.
So I went out the other night like I usually do, at around 1am, and was shocked when I discovered several new signs erected all along my path. Here it is:
As you can see, they don't want me to jog on this path at night anymore. After reading the sign, I went onto committing a criminal offense. I JOGGED ON THE PATH! I'm such a fucking asshole, aren't I? I should be fined or thrown in jail, right? I'm a menace to society! I'm very pissed off about this.
As for the other prohibited things established, I'd like to comment on those:
NO UNAUTHORIZED MOTOR VEHICLES
The path is wide enough that a car can drive on it without issue. Over the years, they've made it horribly difficult to get a car up onto the path. There are only three ways I know of to get a non-4x4 vehicle up it. It really isn't necessary to prohibit this as the hunting and fishing is terrible for the reasons I'm about to mention.
NO HUNTING, NO FISHING
There's nothing to hunt, really. I see cats and occasionally opossums, that's about it. As for the fishing, you'd have to be a complete idiot to fish these waters. The water from resident houses drains off into the levee here. I've been out jogging several times at 5am when some people are getting ready for work, the waters that drain out into the levee is often steaming. The water is filthy, it's a swamp! Anybody who would eat a fish from this water deserves a darwin award. I suppose that they are protecting the idiots, but should an idiot be fined for it? What if I'm only fishing for the sport of it? Just killing time. They should let people do it.
NO FIRES
Once again, another darwin award candidate. Dry yellow grass is no bueno for fire.
I guess I can see reason for these other things, but why restrict my freedom to run on this path at night? I just don't understand.
(I hope you guys liked the pictures. I just went out with my phone a few hours ago to capture them)
(EDIT: MINOR ERROR. I meant 1am)
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General / "Using a cellphone while driving" infraction. (California)
« on: June 20, 2009, 02:09:41 AM »
Hi, I'm new to the forum. If this happened earlier today, I would've tried calling in to the show.
My entire life I have gone without being caught for violating laws. I'm 22, and I've been driving for four years with a perfect record. I live in California.
Tonight, as I was out driving, a friend called me. I answered, but kept it short because I am aware of the cell phone law. The call was less than 15 seconds. Immediately after hanging up, I drove into a parking lot to pick up a friend from a restaurant. As I pulled into the parking spot, I noticed flashing lights in back of me. I was blocked in by a police car.
He asked me if I was driving while using a cellphone. I truthfully said yes. I wanted to explain to him that I was only on the phone for less than 15 seconds, but I figured it'd just sound like a lousy excuse. So, I didn't say it. As he went through the process, I made sure to ask him to explain himself whenever I could. "This is my first time being pulled over." "I don't understand." "Can I read that before signing it (the ticket)" After getting my ticket, he soon left.
This is really the first time the law has ever bit me. I now have until July 10th to go down to the Police Department and pay the fine or go to court.
I'm a very liberty-minded person. I've been listening to Free Talk Live and I've been inspired by it to push for a voluntary society. I don't believe that I should have to pay for committing this victim-less crime. I would like advice and support as to handling this. Please?
My entire life I have gone without being caught for violating laws. I'm 22, and I've been driving for four years with a perfect record. I live in California.
Tonight, as I was out driving, a friend called me. I answered, but kept it short because I am aware of the cell phone law. The call was less than 15 seconds. Immediately after hanging up, I drove into a parking lot to pick up a friend from a restaurant. As I pulled into the parking spot, I noticed flashing lights in back of me. I was blocked in by a police car.
He asked me if I was driving while using a cellphone. I truthfully said yes. I wanted to explain to him that I was only on the phone for less than 15 seconds, but I figured it'd just sound like a lousy excuse. So, I didn't say it. As he went through the process, I made sure to ask him to explain himself whenever I could. "This is my first time being pulled over." "I don't understand." "Can I read that before signing it (the ticket)" After getting my ticket, he soon left.
This is really the first time the law has ever bit me. I now have until July 10th to go down to the Police Department and pay the fine or go to court.
I'm a very liberty-minded person. I've been listening to Free Talk Live and I've been inspired by it to push for a voluntary society. I don't believe that I should have to pay for committing this victim-less crime. I would like advice and support as to handling this. Please?
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