Joe,
Let's quote a few more lines from one of your posts:
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Originally Posted by 5pt0Joe
So for the first few, I'll be chirping the siren a few times on entry, but after that, probably won't go on unless it is my first time at that car show location or I have a new co-pilot (I usually bring one of four or five different people to shows), making it exciting for them. I don't mean for it to be annoying, just different!  (That's me wearing the sunglasses...lol!) |
That sounds pretty clear to me. Jim already covered it, but I didn't feel like editing my whole post.
The problem of inappropriate use of the e-equipment/markings, as Jim also mentioned in his post, is limited to only a few of the many enthusiasts who participate in this hobby. It wasn't directed at you, but you certainly fell into that category when you posted about how cool David P.'s entrance into that particular car show was.
I wasn't there, I didn't see it, and he is denying doing it in his post over on ORG. I've seen the pictures of the "parking lot light shows" posted up over there, as well as the mock "crime scene" dead-body outline from the last big show before the 45th. These were done in public (or semi-public) places, and are clearly examples of what we are talking about here. Not only is it disrespectful on many levels, but could be illegal (depending on the cirumstances) and is just plain wrong. What if one of these guys caused a traffic accident because someone looked over to see what was going on? Or, like BHPD mentioned, you find yourself in the middle of a situation that you are neither trained or prepared to deal with in any way, shape or form?
You didn't answer my question the first time, so I'll ask it again. What gives you the right to play with your lights and siren?
Bottom line, you don't have to be a cop or in LE to have fun in this hobby. It is super-important for us all, though, to represent the hobby in the best possible light at all times. "Chirping" the siren, "light shows", and the like are not getting the job done.