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Chargers Fan Fined $280 for Throwing Football in Stadium Parking Lot
The more of these type of stories I read, the more I continue to hate the police, the lawmakers and politicians. This country is so off track it's not funny.
Is really the best use of police resources? I think NOT! http://thebiglead.com/2013/11/10/cha...m-parking-lot/ A San Diego Chargers fan was asked by police to stop throwing a football in the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot while tailgating before last month’s game against the Colts. Initially assuming the officers were joking, and understandably so, the 27-year-old Jesse Unger jokingly replied, “coach’s orders” and continued to throw the football. It was then that Unger was presented with a football throwing citation because fans are seriously not allowed to toss the old pigskin in the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot. In fact, the very first infraction on the city’s “Parking Lot Policies and Procedures” website says as much. Here’s the actual law: Per San Diego Municipal Code 59.0502, says that one cannot “intentionally throw, discharge, launch or spill any solid object (including footballs, baseballs, frisbees and other such devices) or liquid substance or otherwise cause subject or substance to be thrown, discharged, launched, spilled, or to become airborne.” Loving the inclusion of “intentional” here. The idea of accidentally throwing a football, baseball or frisbee offers a wonderful visual. Unger ended up taking the ticket to court upon learning the fine would cost him a whopping $280. He had initially been told by officers at “the scene” the fine would be for $60. After presenting his case, the judge told Unger he would be charged $75 if he were to plead guilty. Here’s their fantastic exchange: “But the ticket is for $280 according to the court documents, Your Honor,” Unger replied. “Yes, but I think that is just ridiculous,” responded the judge. “You and me both,” Unger muttered back. “I plead guilty to throwing the football, Your Honor.” After being fed those comical words, the sanity-seeking judge reportedly dismissed the ticket. According to the report, three other NFL stadiums also have this unfathomable policy in place: LP Field in Tennessee, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Beyond absurd. It should really be against the law to have such a law. |
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11-10-2013, 02:26 PM | #17 | |
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Yoiu sound like one of those people who would make another 1,000,000 laws to try and "protect" everyone from everyone else and then blame it on everyone but the person responsible. I give most people more credit and realize there are always a few nuts out there. How many stories have you heard of people getting hurt in stadium parking lots from footballs? I'VE NEVER HEARD OF ONE!
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What's the big deal? There is a reason for this law. I've had my vehicle hit several times by footballs in the Arrowhead parking lot. One time it actually dented the hood of my truck. The guy came over to get the ball, saw the dent, and offered to pay for it. I'm sure not every incident like this ends so amicably.
The guy was told to stop throwing the football and instead of complying or asking why he says something stupid and throws the ball anyway. Ignorance of the law is never a defense. I disagree with the amount of the fine and I'm glad the judge had enough sense to reduce the fine and then apparently dismiss the citation, but I don't understand anyone getting angry about this and crying "police state." |
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I get that most of it is harmless. Which is why I said I don't want security guards acting tough as shit in enforcing it. But as a guy who loves to tailgate, I really don't care if someone wants to stop people from throwing shit around. I would personally rather just police it myself, but some people may not want to do that. |
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But between dinged cars, people sitting down getting hit with a football, or grills getting knocked over, I think it's more annoying than it's worth. I've played catch in parking lots but almost always where there is a ton of space or I know my tailgate neighbors. Not everyone does that. |
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Isn't that, like, the 6th amendment? That one has the right to throw the football in the parking lot? The gubbamint is took our jobs.
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The guy must of done something else because Me and a few friends were tossing the Football around and a cop was passing by. This was last year when the Raiders vs Chargers .
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They just felt bad for fans attending that game.
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I personally hate drunk reeruns playing catch. I got hit in the back of the head one day, the guy missed his target by 10 yards and fell on his face while running to apologize. My wife has been hit. At least 60% of the cars have been hit. Saw grill get knocked over, which resulted in a brawl.
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