That he wrote you a ticket (rather than issue a warning) for this shows the difference between yesteryear's peace officer and today's law enforcement officer.Ayn Rand wrote:The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.
And it's a good example of why respect for those who wear a badge is eroding.
