No, I am rational and realistic. You are just one of those people who obsess with pointing the finger at faults and weaknesses of government but have no rational, realistic and obtainable solutions to the problems of government. Nor do you have the motivation, intelligence or will to challenge the government to make a change. You just whine and complain. You have no solution to the incident or alternate method that could be used by law enforcement other than to just let couples hug and kiss in our Memorials. But as stated, you have none of the skills or motivation to change the current policy. Deep down you know if you attempted such an endeavor you would be mocked and laughed at the same way you are mocked and laughed at here.They are not security threats except that their actions may be offensive and anger someone which might cause an altercation. Prolonged hugging and kissing can easily lead to groping, but even by itself may be offensive to some. The Memorials are visited by people of all religions, cultures, and moral standards. The PDA rules are designed to assure pleasant experiences for all who visit. A fundamentalist Christian or Amish should not be made to feel uncomfortable by a couple who are not able to restrain themselves until after their visit to the Memorial. Those people were causing a distraction and disturbance inside what many believe is a sacred Memorial to a founding father and were dealt with in a professional manner. All they had to do was stop what they were doing and follow the same rules as everyone else, or leave. They decided to cause a bigger scene and escalate what should have been a routine situation. Don't hug and make out in our National Memorials and don't agrue with law enforcement when they are giving you instructions.You really don't know what you are talking about. You are speculating and guessing about a subject you have no knowledge with. The cops didn't just show up. The Memorial is under constant camera surveillance and officers patrolling the area surrounding the Memorial, which is extensive, would have been dispatched as soon as the activities came to the attention of those manning the camera surveillanceThe Park police are not wannabe Gendarmes. The requirements and training far exceed that of most law enforcement officers.
The location of this incident was a Memorial to a founding father, literally. Anything deemed disrespectful or offensive is not allowed and activities outside of normal tourism require permits.
Those 2 weren't doing anything disruptive. They were quietly embracing each other. You know enjoying the freedom the founding fathers supposedly revered. Nothing got disruptive until the wannabe cops showed up and started pushing people around
And those guy s are just glorified park rangers who most likely washed out of the FBI or Secret Service and weren't good enough to get a gig in any State police force
Public displays of affection are not allowed at the Memorials. There are degrees of PDA that are inappropriate in public and allowing any leads to a slippery slope of officers making judgements and decisions, hence, no PDA'S with even a hint of sexual orientation are allowed. The officers were following STP's and orders.
You obviously know nothing about the requirements and training of National Park Police. Individuals trained by the Park Police with experience in that police force on their resume are desired by both state police forces, the secret service and FBI. Their training never ceases as they are trained in the latest law enforcement techniques and methods on a continuous basis. They are a premier law enforcement force in charge of safeguarding and protecting huge areas of the nation's capitol.
That's funny I guess people hugging or kissing (the fucking horror) are now security threats at public monuments
It takes a lot of training and skill to manhandle a couple hugging each other I guess. Park Police to the rescue
Lil camper believes in toadying to "da gubermint"..........what a gutless wonder.