I guess even local politicians waste time! This obviouosly would not affect any of us girls!
Lawmaker Aims to Lower Urination Penalties By Associated Press
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ST. LOUIS - Ken Ortmann, an alderman who owns a local tavern wants to lower the penalties for public urination before the Feb. 25 Mardi Gras Parade.
Ortmann said his bill would allow police to issue different citations for public urinators who try to be discreet than they might for those who are more open about it.
"There's a difference between going in the middle of the street, in front of God and country, and somebody who is behind a Dumpster," Ortmann said.
Public urination is now classified as lewd and lascivious conduct, which carries a penalty of 90 days in jail, a $100 to $500 fine, or both. Ortmann's proposal doesn't change the maximum penalties, but he hopes the actual penalty would be much less.
But public urination remains plenty offensive to residents of Soulard, where some homeowners leave their sprinklers on to discourage Marti Gras partygoers from relieving themselves on their lawns.
"That's what portable toilets are for," resident Mary Linden said. "We don't appreciate going out and seeing it _ the people are often belligerent."
Is it me, or does it seem silly to put someone in jail for peeing behind a dumpster? I can understand a fine, but come on, does it really require jail time?
"Hey man, what are in you for?" "I stole a car. You" "I peed in an alley."
"Aw man, I gotta go bail my friend out of jail!" "For what?" "Peeing in a corner."
Nope, I just can't fathom it.
One time I was home from work and a guy came by to fix the streetlight in front of our house. I was in the living room and saw him out there. He got finished, then right before he left, he opened up a couple of the doors to the storage spots on the truck, stood behind them, and peed on the street!
I agree with you Molly. A fine would do. I can just see them explaining it to their buddies!
