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So offend is easily offended, how sad. "If he had been subjected to the controls and oppression of either of these organisations perhaps he'd think twice about reminding people of it. But there again, that wouldn't have got him the publicity he so obviously craves." You have completely missed the point. Yes! people need to be reminded of it. It is beginning to happen all over again. Didn't ...
Further, what would have happened if Mr Sharp had buckled and paid the £80. Answer: Nothing apart from the fact that Mr Sharp would be £80 lighter. This intimidation applies to all fixed penalties where those in authority wish to extract cash from your pockets. If you challenge a FPN (Fixed Penalty Notice) or a PCN (Penalty Charge Notice) for what ever reason, they (the police, begin to buckle) ...