Re: New Orleans/Katrina Urban Legends/Myths

In article <8fimh1hqp0ofhsuo2itg8ftdghepc7k62r@xxxxxxx>, ~Îñ©üßü§~
(~Îñ©üßü§~@Hollywood.com) dropped a +5 bundle of words...

> On Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:59:12 -0500, Noodles Jefferson
> <silverbells@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >In article <o8bmh1hlrb810v2l2hgebor8720u3aqo37@xxxxxxx>, ~Îñ©üßü§~
> >(~Îñ©üßü§~@Hollywood.com) dropped a +5 bundle of words...
> >
> >> On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 11:58:09 GMT, "Krusty" <krusty@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Okay, this is the thread to post/confirm/debunk urban legends.
> >>
> >> I can confirm this one:
> >>
> >> Louisiana State Police set up a road block on Hwy 3127 on Friday,
> >> Sept 2. At first glance it appears to be a security checkpoint, until
> >> you're stopped. It's a checkpoint where they are checking for valid
> >> drivers license, insurance, and registration of anyone heading towards
> >> New Orleans. Many vehicles were "Impounded" from buses to small cars
> >> for no proof of insurance.
> >>
> >> invalid inspection sticker - received a ticket
> >> invalid or no license - vehicle was parked unless you had someone with
> >> a valid license to take over driving.
> >> no insurance - vehicle was impounded, license place was removed.
> >>
> >> I know 3 people that went thru this checkpoint at different times.
> >>
> >
> >Why would they take the ones that *aren't* insured?
>
> Liability insurance is required by law, no insurance means no license
> plate. That way you can't drive your vehicle, unless you steal a
> license plate
>

In case something happens in the city and their car gets damaged? Why
fuck around with this right now, when they're evacuating/not evacuating
the Superdome and trying to get people off their rooftops?

--
Noodles Jefferson
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