[truth_eagle]

Right to travel, yes, as in walking. Right to operate a motor vehicle, no. That was simple.

[southern rock]

Right to operate a motor vehicle, no

Did you get your state's permission before turning on your computer this evening? Gimme a break!

[Catspaw]

Right to travel, yes, as in walking. Right to operate a motor vehicle, no. That was simple.

And ride a bike. But this is what I know will happen if I decide I don't need a driver's license anymore: first I'm pulled over, maybe for speeding, maybe for running a light, maybe for a cracked taillight. Then the cop asks me for my driver's license. I say I don't have one & start telling him why I don't need one. He tells me to get out of the car. I'm told I'm under arrest. I'm read my rights. I'm cuffed. I'm taken to jail. The cop hands me a sheaf of tickets. With luck, I bond out. A while later, I go into court, telling the judge to dismiss these charges because I don't need a license and I hand him a printout of Prism's posts. The judge, trying hard not to stifle a chuckle, asks the prosecutor for his argument. He cites, chapter and verse, the paragraph I just posted. The judge says I'm guilty and assesses the fines. Lots of them. If this is a second and subsequent bust for operating without a license, it's fines and jail time.

Naw, I think I'll let Prism go first on trying this one at home.

[Helix]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. But I believe in N.C. it is even illegal to walk along the interstates, except in an emergency (breakdown etc.). I'll have to see if I still have my drivers handbook.

[SelfGov]

Are you *sure* you understand what is defined by the term "operate a motor vehicle"? (ref your #25)

I only skimmed the article, but also noticed in #23 the frivolous argument appears to hinge heavily on this sort of terminology. Another doofus who didn't understand the proper lingo gets nailed, and the court-jive convinces the rest of the natives to be submissive.