FBI wages war for parking

Valley Press on ^ | Saturday, June 18, 2005. | JULIE DRAKE

[BenLurkin]

"BLOCKED IN - FBI agents in Lancaster wanted to let a driver know that they don't want citizens parking in spaces set aside for official use. They made their point with a government vehicle blocking the errant SUV." Submitted photo

[E. Pluribus Unum]

It's been my experience that LEOs who act dirty, are dirty.

[evolved_rage]

Its an SUV, hop the friggin' curb.

[Neanderthal]

"It's an SUV, hop the friggin' curb."

That's what I was thinking, but there is probably a car parked directly in front of the SUV on the other side of the median.

[cake_crumb]

"A sign on a nearby light standard warns motorists that spots there are 'reserved parking only.' "

Um. Don't park in reserved spots, unless you're the one holding the reservation.

[BenLurkin]

"The business complex is zoned for professional and medical uses with limited retail. The center's conditional-use permit on file with the city includes a shared-parking agreement with tenants, which means anyone can park there, said Brian St. John, a senior code enforcement officer"

Most commercial leases have what is called a 'reciprocal parking' agreement. Ordinarily that means that any tenant or guest can park in any parking spot.

[WorkingClassFilth]

Maybe there are prior agreements on this parking, like the presence of the sign would indicate, that aren't being brought out. Wouldn't surprise me if all the facts aren't here.

Having said that, it entirely conceivable that some young turks in the Effa-B-I might be inclined to bull their way around with a gang attitude. Even so, I'd give the agents a pass on this one.

However, this guy is another story:

"Hayes spoke out about the incident, he said, because he was concerned about his family - his wife works in the office - and staff. He said he felt intimidated by the agents and would like an apology from the FBI for his family and staff."

Sounds to me like a first class whiner and sniveler. No matter how egregious the FBILEO might have been, rhetoric this weenie uses that implies that Mr. Hayes is in fear for his, his family and his coworkers are in danger of being killed by the FBI over a parking space is way over the top. I suspect that the weenie whiner Hayes is the bulk of the problem.

[PAR35]

They better be careful. FBI agents have been known to shoot innocent folks without suffering any consequences.

[BenLurkin]

Sounds to me like a first class whiner and sniveler.

Maybe he's a lawyer.

[AshfieldK]

"Don't mess with the FBI. You'll lose,"

Whatever, commissar... I wouldn't put up with that kind of crap.

[Torie]

I think the lease would override the CC&Rs

Wrong, assuming the CCR's were entered into first.

[WorkingClassFilth]

"Maybe he's a lawyer."

Like I said...

[evolved_rage]

That's what I was thinking, but there is probably a car parked directly in front of the SUV on the other side of the median.

The tires on that SUV, like most, never leave pavement. So its like a condom in a geeks wallet, its never used!

[Torie]

The tow truck guy should have handed the agent his lawyer's business card. One should always have one of those in one's wallet. I would have told the G-man to take it to court. Loathing lawyers is all fine and dandy until one needs one.

[Sonny M]

I probably would have keyed the car and let the air out of the tires.

[cake_crumb]

Why did you post that to me, using a quote I never typed?

[WorkingClassFilth]

I agree. For many of the same reasons, I maintain my toilet's mechanical parts with care.

[Torie]

LOL. Rimshot, and a good one.

[ReadyNow]

From Deep Throat on down, FBI agents are pigs. They are a necessary evil, but they are pigs.