[*BCM*] MPLS biker tased, detained, framed, taken to trial--all based on clear lies

[Robin Kimball]

Pulled this from boingboing to share with the list, if you've not seen it 
already:

http://greencycles.blogspot.com/

*snip*
"I was leaving MSP airport by bicycle after a flight from California. I was 
legally operating my bicycle completely in accord with MN statutes and MAC 
airport ordinances. I was following all posted signs. There were NO signs at 
that time prohibiting bicycles. I was rudely accosted by an officer in a 
passing squad car, came to a stop, and was immediately threatened with mace 
and taser if I didn't get off the bike and up on the curb. I did not 
understand the reason for this outrage.  I calmly yet firmly protested the 
threats, and said that I was happy to abide by all laws that applied, but 
asked what I had done wrong and why the process was so immediately 
belligerent. Officer Wingate said 'You can't ride here'.  I asked where that 
was posted. Officer Wingate made a vague gesture in the direction of the 
Lindbergh terminal and angrily said 'back there'. I asked for specifics of 
where it was and what the sign said, and tried to explain that I had been to 
the airport many times and had never seen such a sign. Officer Wingate 
became more angry at this questioning of his authority, and burst out 'I'm 
*telling* you you can't ride here'. I never raised my voice, used profanity 
or made threatening gestures yet I was threatened again: 'I'm going to mace 
you, I'm going to tase you!'."
*snip*

It goes on from there.  Stephan is not steamed, but I am.  His jury 
selection begins July 16th.



-Nora Rocket..

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