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Punitive...what's wrong with punitive? Reno Frank's passenger was cited for breaking a law, that I'm sure she knew she was breaking. They took a chance, got caught and got punished.
WBT, by "punitive" I meant that the citation had no other purpose. The 5-minute lap ride "menace to society" was over. I guess all citations are "punitive" at least in part.
I'm glad to read you have a broader perspective on things based on personal experience. I grew up with an Andy Griffith wise old cop next door and it kind of set a standard of professionalism that I expect from law enforcement. I see it in most CHP officers and people that are naturals at law enforcement. Unfortunately, not all of them can handle the authority as effectively.
