A Stitch in Haste

It's a Fine Line Between Civilization and Anarchy…

… and putting a fence on it doesn’t help:

While John Jay Park itself may be a bit of a thorn in my libertarian side, a fence around the park is not, nor is this sign. Perfectly reasonable in my opinion.

But when does my opinion ever count?

I tease, of course: the sign was put up recently in response to all the bikes, mopeds and motorcycles chained to the fence. Many, but not all, the transgressors eventually complied and removed their equipment.

As for those who didn’t, I suppose they’re just engaging in a little roaming jury nullification. Same principle, right? If you don’t like the law, then screw it and pat yourself on the back for your “higher principles.”

See also: No Legal Theories in the Park

Filed under: Humor, Law, New York City & State, Property Rights

3 Responses to “It's a Fine Line Between Civilization and Anarchy…”

1. John, on September 3rd, 2008 at 10:46 am Said:

   Was it MLK who said one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws?

2. Walter, on September 3rd, 2008 at 3:08 pm Said:

   Umpteen post and comments from you about jury nullification and you still lack the most basic understanding.

3. no third solution » Blog Archive » Bike Parking: A Commons Problem?, on September 3rd, 2008 at 10:52 pm Said:

   [...] response to a "don't chain your bike to the fence" sign, Kip is clearly baiting those of us who argue in favor of jury nullification.  Either that, or I'm in a particularly [...]