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JIM WARREN

A Clear perspective of My Own Point Of View

12/5/2020

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Alas it didn't work out and shouldn't have either. In 1969 and earlier I was on call for orthopedic injuries at a downtown hospital in Lotus City. It was hard work and I was often tied up for hours day or night, every other day.The Emergency department had a number of doctor parking spaces allocated to us adjacent to it, but they were not only filled by doctors called to Emergency but by police who were often part of the scene. I was a bit cocky and felt if the police were in one of the doctor designated spaces and it was fully occupied I could park with impunity on the adjacent street. I got a lot of parking tickets which I ignored, convinced of course of my own rectitude.
       One day when the pianist was strapped  and busy  with children she received a visit from the city police department who told her I was under arrest for failure to pay multiple parking tickets ad should appear at the police station. On hearing this I clearly thought my contribution to mankind at that time would be apparent  and absolve me if they understood using our spot for police cars was not on. I hastened down to the police station to deliver my opinion, was informed of the charges, booked,  finger printed, and jailed. Shortly after, the desk sergeant said I could make bail and my  jail door was unlocked.
         He asked me if I was guilty of the charges and I said no, since given the situation and the self importance of my work  I considered they were dealing with me unfairly. Still, I was my own worst enemy and deep down I knew it. Despite that I believed I could argue my own case before the judge. We had a date and I argued my case as I thought it would be convincing. The judge smiled at me and said, "50 dollars or ten days and all your tickets in arrears to be paid." I smiled at him and bit the bullet. Never walk loudly and carry a small stick. I learned my lesson. It may be cliche but it is so applicable I must use it.  " Too soon old too late smart."
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