Memphis, shrugged it all off and showed back up the next day... basically saying, fuck you and your laws. I'll do what I please.

There, I fixed your yella article.

"If they say something about the bass, guess what?" he said. "I've got a harmonica."

And he's got a plan if police show up again to move him along.

"If they say something about the bass, guess what?" he said. "I've got a harmonica."

Uh…how is a harmonica exempt for the ordinance which makes it "unlawful to keep any piano, organ or other musical instrument whatsoever?"

How can the harmonica not be considered a “musical instrument?” Can you please explain that?

You are such a simpleton …

Pretend law

Unfortunately, he won't do "pretend" time or pay a "pretend" fine. I'm sure the law would stand the constitutional test. There have been millions of laws from millions of municipalities... regulating the sheeps ability to be the most important person they know... like subjecting other people in PUBLIC to their noise, smell and filth... just because they like it.

You are on the cusp of normal thinking. Goldie was similar... but would cater to the internet FR kooks, because she wanted to keep her posting base. Someone needs to create a home for the CT, drug loving antifa kooks, after they get banned from the bigger, more normal forums.

We are a nation of laws. When you pick and choose which one you will obey, you live on a slippery slope... and most likely, the filth that caused the laws you don't agree with, to be made.

I personally loath those that cause laws to be made. They are kinda like those few cops I use to work with that did such outrageous things, they caused new POLICY... and in most cases reduced some sort of freedom in the why you could perform the job.

If you worked in my department and created new policies because you felt you could pick and choose what policy you'd follow or do stupid shit (because you're the most important person you know)... I'd take care of your problem, behind the scenes.

drug loving antifa kooks

ROTFL

Uh…how is a harmonica exempt for the ordinance which makes it "unlawful to keep any piano, organ or other musical instrument whatsoever?"

It's not exempt - that's the point.

This guy refuses to be cowed by a bullshit law like this, and surprise surprise - here you are cheering just such a law by displaying your submissive fetish for authority.

A law against playing a harmonica ! Can a law possibly be any more petty than that?

How about a slide whistle - should he be cited for that if he chooses to play one?

I knew when I posted this you would be one of the first statist pricks to respond.

How self important of you... to choose what should and shouldn't bother the other sheep. Liberals think the same way about other people's money. You turning a little liberal... because socialist and racist Willie Green doesn't agree with the law... and you two are running elbows on this subject quite the same.

You're starting to worry me Stone. I think you've been acclimated to the liberal filth that post here, too much. It's probably like being forced to watch CNN 24/7... running this forum.

This guy refuses to be cowed by a bullshit law

The definition of criminal cock sucker... a guy that refuses to be cowed by a bullshit law

I think you've been acclimated to the liberal filth that post here, too much.

ROTFL

A law against playing a harmonica!

Can a law possibly be any more petty than that?

I knew when I posted this you would be one of the first statist pricks to respond.

I predict you had Rose take your “mug shot looking” picture off her FB page after my post to you about it.

A law against playing a harmonica!

When standing on the same street corner in the same spot all day and day after day panhandling tourists as they walk by….sure.

He wasn't "panhandling".

"I entertain people, and if they want to give me money, they can, and if they don't that's fine," he said. "I guess you didn't like it."

It's hilarious watching the statists on this thread doing what they do best - cheerleading for their god, the State.

The law isn't often enforced, Kreiger-Benson said, but when it is, it's detrimental and confusing to performers. 

The ordinance "not being enforced is sort of the norm, but ... what the city values, the laws on the book kind of go beneath the lip service that everybody pays."

"The fact that it ever existed and still exists -- it's that continuum of deeply unfriendly laws, which are occasionally pulled out as weapons," she said. 

New Orleans IS a music town - tourists flock there for the MUSIC, whether it's being played in clubs and bars, or played on the street. You and the other totalitarian government worshipers would have any vestige of culture erased. Because he didn't "ask permission" from some petty bureaucrat.

Do you not see the utter pettiness here?

I have no doubts that you would praise the city for citing someone for whistling or even singing

The fact that this archaic law is arbitrarily enforced is lost on you clowns.

How about a slide whistle - should he be cited for that if he chooses to play one?

Probably.

But if he did “Mr. Bojangles” a cappella [for your uneducated soul, that means without instrumental accompaniment]….that probably would be okay.

Just guessing….what do you think?

You are so predictable, everyone has you nailed.

It's like predicting that the sun will rise in the east.

How about a slide whistle - should he be cited for that if he chooses to play one?

Probably.

That statement succinctly sums up your entire world-view.

What a colossal ass!

He wasn't "panhandling".

Oh ….hmmm.

I see …

He just had his tin cup on the sidewalk where he was playing so tourists could throw money into it thinking they were throwing the money in the trash.

He just had his tin cup on the sidewalk where he was playing so tourists could throw money into it thinking they were throwing the money in the trash

Ever seen a tip jar? Are all those coffee shops with tip jars on the counter "panhandling"?

The guy did NOT ask for money - you just can't seem to grasp the simple concept that passersby were entertained by his musical performances so they would give the money VOLUNTARILY.

The fact that this archaic law is arbitrarily enforced is lost on you clowns.

If the law is determined to be ”archaic” by the citizens, then it should be either changed or abolished.

The should be no selective disregard for a current law….as there should also be no arbitrarily selective enforcement of a current law by LEOs.

If TFTP thinks City Ordinance 14:1 is so bad, then they should be doing their civic duty and making a move to have it changed or abolished instead of trying to embarrass cops for doing their job as dictated by city officials.

Nah, they don’t want to do that….they want to get you bleeding heart libertarian assholes crying and stamping your “wittle” feet then rolling on the floor.

Ever seen a tip jar?

Are all those coffee shops with tip jars on the counter "panhandling"?

The guy did NOT ask for money -

You don’t verbally ASK for money to “panhandle” idiot.

A tin cup on the sidewalk while you play an instrument is PANHANDLING.

A tin cup on the sidewalk while you play an instrument is PANHANDLING.

But it's not panhandling when the tip jar is in a coffee shop?

Good grief!

the simple concept that passersby were entertained by his musical performances so they would give the money VOLUNTARILY.

He's that good, huh? People give him money because his musical performances are entertaining, not because he's begging on the street.

Well then, perhaps he should do as the rest of musicians do and perform at a theater.

But it's not panhandling when the tip jar is in a coffee shop?

panhandle: beg in the street

So, by definition, no.

begging on the street

Contributions are voluntary.

People CHOOSE to give him money for a service rendered.

Not panhandling.

...you can’t make up your own definitions as to what is and what isn’t panhandling.

Panhandling is asking for money.

The drummer provided a service - people chose to give him money for entertaining them.

No matter how you and paulsen keep claiming that it's panhandling - it really isn't.

Panhandle

verb (used without object), panhandled, panhandling.

By definition, he was not panhandling.

However, since you went to the dictionary….I will also go there.

By definition…he was soliciting.

solicit
VERB
Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

He didn’t ask for, but he was definitely trying to obtain money since he had his tin cup on the sidewalk.

He was definitely soliciting.

So instead of calling him a “panhandler”….I will in the future refer to him as a “solicitor.”

solicit VERB Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

He didn’t ask for, but he was definitely trying to obtain money since he had his tin cup on the sidewalk.

He was playing music.

The passersby enjoyed what he was doing and were entertained.

They were under NO OBLIGATION to give him any money.

Unless of course you believe that the mere act of performing music is solicitation.

In that case - anyone standing at an intersection or in a park whistling, singing or humming is also "soliciting"

Anyone worried about the man playing music is an asshole and should be beaten with rocks.

Just cut of their fucking heads like the other asshole barbarians do:

Go all the way against the heathen….let’s don’t be so shy.

Just cut of their fucking heads

Entertainment envy is an ugly thing.

You can only dream of this kind of rockin' action including the kids, at your dilapidated "gated community". Memphis Mike won't be coming to your sleazy venue!

Eat your heart out.

… in your dilapidated gated community …

***SNICKER***

There is nothing “dilapidated” in Scottsdale.

Scottsdale's wealthiest areas might surprise you.

Scottsdale is a prosperous place. Only Paradise Valley in the entire metro Phoenix area has a higher median income.

A 7,000- square-foot home built into side of Black Mountain across from Boulders Resort. (Photo: The Republic)

Eat your heart out.

Nah, tomorrow I will again be eating at one of the most essential restaurants in Scottsdale.

Scottsdale is sometimes known to a few Valley residents as "Snobsdale" because it's the place to go for luxurious shopping and the occasional overpriced eat. Honestly, this [Scottsdale] is the Phoenix suburb for those who want the best of the best. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but it's hard to deny that, amongst the shiny new shopping malls and a few highbrows, there are some pretty excellent restaurants in town. From steakhouses like the Pink Pony, to unique concepts perfected by local chefs (shoutout to Barrio Queen), these places ensure that Scottsdale is one of the state's top culinary destinations.

Now, peckerhead, you eat your envious heart out….and quit jealously cyber stalking me to continually post your asinine low-intelligence memes.

You can only dream of this kind of rockin' action including the kids, at your dilapidated "gated community".

Pretty sure Gatlin would approve of beheading potheads.

Nah, tomorrow I will again be eating at one of the most essential restaurants in Scottsdale.

No one gives a shit where you eat.

Pretty sure Gatlin would approve of beheading potheads.

Hmmm …

Man, high on pot candy, gets 30 years prison for killing wife

If the guillotine were the selected method of execution instead of a lethal injection and this pothead had been given the death penalty, then I could see it fulfilling its apparatus design for efficiently carrying out his execution by beheading.

No one gives a shit where you eat.

Au contraire mon ami….I certainly do and it will be most enjoyable.

I could probably find a few potheads who caused traffic fatalities that were linked to marijuana in Colorado to drop the blade on also.

On a case by case basis of course.

Go all the way against the heathen….let’s don’t be so shy.

Anyone worried about the man playing music is an asshole and should be beaten with rocks.

I am sure being the Christian you are, you know the verse well that I am about to quote….as most all of us do, since it is virtually universally known and often times quoted.

So, if you will please now permit me, I would like to share John 8:7 with you….if for no other reason but to keep the sentiment behind it constantly in my own mind.

Here we go …

The Woman Caught in Adultery -
… They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger. When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Whoever is without sin among you, let him be the first to cast a stone at her.” And again He bent down and wrote on the ground.…
~ Berean Study Bible.

And you have a Blessed Sunday …

Nah, tomorrow I will again be eating at one of the most essential restaurants in Scottsdale.

I prefer something more exclusive than snobby.

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