Street Solicitation

Credit: emrank / photo on flickr

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey has taken Officer Matthew Zagursky off the street and taken his weapon from him. Zagursky was caught on video telling a driver he would have his vehicle towed if the driver didn't buy tickets to a police union fundraiser. Zagursky, however, hasn't been suspended.

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[Fist of Etiquette]

"We encourage the support of the police and fire Hero Thrill Show," it said, according to Ramsey. "Remember, however, all ticket sales should be totally voluntary, and under no circumstances should someone feel under duress during a ticket exchange."

Heroes don't beg to get their way. They use their unchecked power to get those whom they heroically save on a daily basis to comply with their needs. In this case, the need to collect money for an event honoring their own heroism.

[Fist of Etiquette]

Bee tee dubs, I'll be sorely disappointed in Filthadelphia if they don't track down that guy forced to buy tickets and arrest him on bribery charges.

[Chip Off!]

Good grief! No wonder citizens have trouble with law & order...the cops are the crooks.

[Crackers Boy]

Late, but...

And nothing else happened.

CB