Those punks with those d**n lowered Hondas... upta no good!!
Taxid, another year or so you should be able to do in just a few hours, as there will be no more police, no speed limit, hell we won't even have to paid for coffee and donuts, just steel them....h2l
Also probably the most publicly defamed group of "police" out there. Not sure how much you've followed your own warden service but they've been caught acting outside of the law many times. Most notably illegally stopping out of staters on 95 if they suspected they had hunted in the state. The list goes on and on, to a point where when your local news outlets investigated their freedom of information act were ignored. Its quite interesting how far their overreach has stretched. So far that someone that lives there thinks its common place for officers to violate their civil rights. Do they do it, yes they do. I've had it done to me. Doesn't mean it's right and those types of behaviors are why police everywhere aren't being seen in the best light.
Iowa - sorry to hear you were treated in that manner. I can't get into the legality of specific stops, nor would I ever defend an unlawful act by an LEO as it's my opinion they need to be held to the highest standards to maintain rule of law (criminals enforcing law just doesn't work). Bad apples must be removed, particularly those who may issue questionable orders. I must also be clear that I do not intend to generalize about groups but I also think it is a fair statement that some don't treat public or anothers' property as they may their own. I've witnessed on many occasions visitors littering, including recently where a popular local swimming hole was shut down because of significant abuse - no one observed contributing to the issue this past weekend was local, and seen a few other violations. If I've seen it as frequently as I have, I can't imagine how often the LEO's have. Perhaps this skews their enforcement, perhaps it's a common knowledge everywhere that those who don't live in close proximity are more likely to simply pay the fine vs. fight it in court. I have an interesting ticket on my record from Springfield, MA area.The above stated, the interactions I've had with Maine wardens have been positive. I experienced a situation that could have taken a turn for the worse with a friend but the officer was very reasonable and understanding. We had a great conversation and all parties continued with our day afterwards - I also understand had he come off several bad calls, it may have been a different exchange. But I believe those who share the common goal of keeping our resources in good shape to be enjoyed for the future and acknowledge an officer is only trying to carry out his responsibilities (in most circumstances) will have an acceptable interaction.
Richard Cranium has relatives Every where
you haven't been ice fishing ? Now there is a bunch of them !they come in ALL shapes and sizes , all seasons have them
Much appreciate your thoughts on this. I had an accident not long ago...I lost my truck at a boat ramp....long story but I was treated very well by the local epo. I actually just met up with her last week. She stopped by to get her K9 hoody she lent me as I was pulled under when I lost my truck and was very wet. So I'm with you about not generalizing. She didn't give me any tickets, she didn't go nuts checking all my paperwork and was generally concerned about my well being.
Yikes! I want to hear that story sometime!I've never had a bad experience either. I have always found if you give respect you will get it back.
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