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Sir: <br /> <br />Cry me a river. <br /> <br />First, railroads do not exist for your photographic pleasure. Railroads exist to make money for their shareholders by transporting freight. <br /> <br />Second, normal people (non-railfans) do not lurk around railroads, especially bridges, at night. That makes you suspicious. If I were the officer, I would have questioned you rather sharply as well. <br /> <br />Third, asking a suspicious individual questions in relation to a bridge fire does not constitute a violation of your rights. Were you denied your rights to remain silent or to be represeted by a lawyer? I doubt it. <br /> <br />Fourth, how could you bring yourself to swear at officers for missing a photo opportunity? Did you already forget by the next day that these officers were investigating a bridge fire? Shame on you! <br /> <br />So-called "railfans" like you bring ill repute on a fine hobby. Even without terrorists to worry about, it is no wonder that railroads and security forces are hostile towards railfans. I'll bet you litter and trespass, too. <br /> <br />Why don't you consider another hobby like comic books? The comic book guy on the Simpsons is almost as obsessive, devoid of common sense, and lacking in interpersonal skills as you are. You should fit in fine. <br />
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