Mrkim: I think the "We don't make the laws, it's just our job to enforce them" is more of a cop out than anything else. I know I live in a different jurisdiction, but I don't believe the cops here are any less empowered to enforce the law and we don't have that sort of attitude here (yet at least, and I hope it stays that way). For example, here in NZ possession of marijuana is technically illegal but if you are found to have a joint in your possession, unless you are also doing something else wrong, they wont take any action - except maybe destroy the joint. Start growing or selling it though and they will come down on you like a ton of bricks.

Yes I have read posts on here about illogical laws, but I had no idea it had deteriorated to this sort of level. I realise it's not a joke, I too do not find it funny and can now fully understand your concerns.

Blahx3: You say "I do my best to stay out of the way of the police and not be doing anything to get busted for", but showing some humanity by giving some food to the needy should not be something to get busted for.





It would be good to see a judge with a humanitarian streak (and a sense of humour) get the case and (assuming those arrested are found guilty of such a ridiculous law) sentence them to community service feeding the homeless.