Motorists' friend of the week?

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Sat 20 Mar 2004 13:49
Motorists' friend of the week? - Oz
Our local rag carries a picture and story of a local Councillor holding up a large paper notice: WARNING POLICE - PERSECUTE BURGLARS NOT MOTORISTS.
He is positioned in front of the rear of a police van, obscuring the view of the operator of a camera which is pointed at oncoming traffic.
"His 45-minute protest in pouring rain was popular with motorists who sounded their car horns and gave him the thumbs up. Some even stoppped and shook his hand."
Apparently the officer explained he was 'just folowing orders', but made no attempt to arrest the Councillor for obstructing him in his duty.
The Councillor abandoned his protest only when the notice had become rain-soaked.
Oz (as was)
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Sat 20 Mar 2004 17:13
Motorists' friend of the week? - BazzaBear {P}
I tried my hardest not to be cynical. I truly attempted not to type this post. I didn't want to ask 'Are the local elections coming up for that councillors local council?'
But I just couldn't do it.
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Sat 20 Mar 2004 20:38
Motorists' friend of the week? - Blue {P}
Well, if he sticks at it then he would get my vote :-)

Blue
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Sat 20 Mar 2004 20:49
Motorists' friend of the week? - mark
Hmmm

Only following orders?

Didn't work for Adolph Eichmann ended up on the end of a rope what hope Brunstrom???

as always

Mark
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