Well, as tax paying citizens, you have rights. I would NOT let this jackass push you around like that. The best ways to fix it are 1) get a copy of and learn the law and stick it in his face, and 2) vote his ass out. Bill M 65 Coronet 500 'vert On 8/16/07, Jim Jablonski <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Gentlemen, trust me on this one: do not rely on or expect common sense > from the Royal Oak PD. As Kurt pointed out, there are good folks on the > department, but this is a very stressful event for them and emotions run > high. Also, unfortunately, they are hamstrung by political influences > who would just as well stop the cruise altogether. > > As a resident, it is perplexing. On the one hand, there are motorcycles > stacked-up like cord wood on the sidewalks downtown during the > weeknights, but if you dare pull your car over on Woodward to park and > enjoy the cruise, you can surely expect attention from the police. > > Kurt - make me mayor and I will fix this! > > Jim Jablonski > Royal Oak, Michigan > '64 Fury