sets himself to extort a shopping cart toll?
4th The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5th No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.[1]
14th Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
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Yesterday, Mr. Baron Baroza, the Director of Operations, tells me the Mayor, Mufi Hanneman, called to say, he's tired of seeing my cart parked outside the library. He says Mr. Hanneman says he will have a policeman come and seize my property and remove it as abandoned. This, Mr. Baroza says in spite of the fact he has told Mr. Hanneman that the cart belongs to a patron inside the library. I went to City Hall today and attempted to verify this call at the Mayor's and Managing Director's offices, where I was told that the Mayor doesn't have jurisdiction at the State Library. I am also told by the Mayor's recrptionist that he would know this and not say what was relayed to me.
I returned to the library today and spoke with the Director, who had told me previously, that people who wanted to take pictures had complained about the cart being in the way. I told her I had been bringing it for almost a year and had not been informed of any complaints, which was curious to me. I also asked security and was told they had not received any.
At that time, I explained to her, I thought it necessary to have it in view because things had been taken from it, even though I remain downstairs and periodically look at it through the glass in the doors. I told her if anyone informed me of someone who thought the cart was in the way of their photograph, I would move it while they got the picture.
I thought this was agreeable to her, since at that time she voiced no further objections. Today, she said she had received complaints from the Tourism Board, relayed by tourists. Our discussion, which was mostly discussed on her side, ended with her saying, if need be, they would come up with a law or reglation "just for you".
I also inquired of Mr. Baroza and gave him the phone number and name written by the receptionist, so he could call and verify what I relayed to him. Although he was sure he recognized the Mayor's voice, he agreed to call and attempt to confirm. At this point I have not heard back from him.
I wish it were this easy for us all to at least threaten seizure of items we find offensive on peoples lawns(Petunias) in their driveways(Smart For Twos) or maybe even on their person (skinny jeans). But thankfully we live in, or hopefully still live in a nation where the individuals rights and property are protected by our laws and those we vote for and pay to protect them.
I would hope a man that becomes Mayor would not abuse his power so, and I hope there is not a policeman that would agree to assist in such a violation of rights.
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