I Accomplished Something…I Outlived Common Sense
Published on Apr 21st, 2009 by Adam in Adam's Blog with 9 Comments »
Goodday Everyone,
So, I had a fun-filled day of getting my legal issues taken care of…and I realized that common sense does not exist in the state of New York. So, I went to the DMV to get the issue of this missed court date taken care of. It took me forever to find the mythical NY DMV and when I went in I found that the lady there was rude, had the aire about her of only someone whose job was…in her mind…more important than it actually was. I said that I was out of state and that I was not familiar with NY laws and that for some reason my liscence was suspended for missing a court date over an issue that was dropped. I continued to tell her that I recieved no notification of this and asked why it was still on my record after the matter was, after deliberation by the State of New York, dropped.
She responded with the stupidest thing I have ever heard of. First, being out of state, no notification is mailed for a suspended liscence in NY. Apparently, New York can, at any time, fine or suspend an out of state liscence and the driver has to assume it is suspended. So, all out of state drivers, take note that your liscence can be just randomly suspended without notification. In PA, the common courtesy of a letter explaining the situation is at least given. I just do not get it.
Again, rudely, she stated that the missed court date would stay on my record because the DMV only records that, and not the outcome of dropped cases and that it was now my responsibility to go to Albany with a letter saying that the charges were dropped so it was on record, and that I had to keep that letter in my possession to show officers that I was not guilty of such a thing. To me it sounded like a loophole to squeeze more money out of unsuspecting people, out of state, that probably would not make the trip to NY to appear in court and just pay a hefty New York fine…and yes, they are rediculous and insane. I wondered why they did not put the fine on the ticket like they do in other states…it is to jack it up later.
So, I have to go to court over this whole matter to be maybe fined for something that was dropped. Apparently New York does not abide to the United States Constitution that states. Ammendment V, in the Bill of Rights states clearly that “nor shall any person be subject to the same offense twice.” In law, this is called double jeapordy. Once proven innocent, you are always innocent in the eyes of our founding fathers, who must have enjoyed their now also deceased companion common sense. You cannot be tried or held accountable for the same thing twice. Right now, I have to go to court, facing hefty fines and a possibility of jail time (small, but there) for something I was cleared of a year ago. To me it makes no sense, but that is the world we live in today…a senseless one.
I just cannot figure out how you can be held accountable for a ticket, in this case it was reckless driving or too fast for conditions, or I really could not tell you because I just got diagnosed with cancer before being shut into a small room and having an officer yell at me for thirty minutes over my accident. I was sort of in an understandable blur, nor was I ever issued an actual piece of paper with my offense on it. Nontheless, after a letter to the court explaining my situation, the charge was dropped, equalling innocence. I just do not get how they can go against the Constitution and hold me accountable for the same thing twice. Odds are it will get dropped, however it is a lot of undue stress and time.
So, after that fiasco at the DMV, I had to find a NAPA and buy a one dollar light for my liscence plate. It took me a little time to actually find the darn thing and after that, being it was cold and pouring rain, longer than usual to change it. My hands still do not work the best in 39 degree weather. An officer signed off on the “fixit ticket” and said it was basically rediculous that I got one for something so stupid…if he only knew the amount of stupidity I face in an average day…
But, um yeah. I put on the wrestling shoes and drilled for a little today. I am out of shape and weak at a much lower weight than I was before. I know the doctors do not want me to even lift or run, but I really just don’t care. They also think I am shooting myself in the gut with blood thinners…and I stopped that two weeks ago figuring the 1% odds of another clot probably were not in my favor, but I may as well live my life to the fullest and not in a padded box. I am sure the youth in me is fixing things up fine, and I am certain and determined to get back in shape and compete again.
Doctors, and no offense to you guys, can give facts and figures and percentages and everything, but there is no measurement or medicine that can control the human spirit. There is no prediction that is completely void of God and the will to do something. If I want to wrestle, fine. If it kills me, I have accepted that, it sure is better to go out doing something you love rather than go out being in a hospital, strapped to tubes and lines, in a lonely wing of a cancer ward. I’ll take an aneurism anyday, seriously.
I’ll get there, it just has to be one day at a time, and luckily, I have all summer to be able to find a way to be strong for seven minutes…for sure the now seven pound cut to 141 seems much more manageable than the twenty-four pound one.
God Bless,
Adam Frey
Obituary of Common Sense
Today, we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life, but died from heart failure at the brink of the Millennium. No one really knows how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools; hospitals, homes, factories and offices, helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness.
For decades, petty rules, silly laws and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in from rain, the early bird gets the worm and life isn’t always fair.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it’s okay to come in second.
A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including feminism, body piercing, whole language and new math.
But his health declined when he became infected with the “if-it-only-helps-one-person-it’s-worth-it” virus. In recent decades, his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of overbearing federal legislation.
He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers and enlightened auditors. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero tolerance policies; when reports were heard of six year old boys charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; when a teen was suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch; when a teacher was fired for reprimanding an unruly student. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but couldn’t inform the parent when a female student is pregnant or wants an abortion.
Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from Boy Scouts to professional sports.
As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments, regarding questionable regulations for asbestos, low-flow toilets, smart guns, the nurturing of Prohibition Laws and mandatory air bags.
Finally, when told that the homeowners association restricted exterior furniture only to that which enhanced property values, he breathed his last.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son Reason. His three stepbrothers survive him: Rights, Tolerance and Whiner.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
-Fitting in these times.
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Adam,
I am speechless.
“When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: The people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous, and surly. They are like this because they can’t tell good from evil. But I have seen the beauty of good, and the ugliness of evil, and have recognized that the wrongdoer has a nature related to my own–not of the same blood or birth, but the same mind, and possessing a share of the divine. And so none of them can hurt me. No one can implicate me in ugliness. Nor can I feel angry at my relative, or hate him. We were born to work together like feet, hands, and eyes, like two rows of teeth, upper and lower. To obstruct eachother is unnatural. To feel anger at someone, to turn your back on him: these are obstructions.”
-Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (Book II, 1)
You’re life is truly remarkable.
-Rollie
Young Warrior
I have one things to say “Oh My Goodness…” Time to go back to basics and One Day at a Time. You are your best physician. Thank God I don’t own a car. too much hassle.
Be cool, stay in the moment, and be careful.
Jeremy
Adam – sorry you had such a tough time with the NY mafia division! Why can’t all people just be nice?
Proud to be a member of Team Frey! We all love you.
Well said Adam!! Stay Strong!
Adam, You have alot of “guts” and alot of common sense. That’s a good combination. Common sense sure isn’t common! God Bless you, Gary & Suzanne
Love it – Love it – Love it~~~~~~~~ You made my day!
Many Blessings,
Wrestling Ma
Hi Adam, in this case..I feel your pain! For a long time I have felt that the true definition of common sense is UNCOMMON. It’s gotta get better!! Just keep your sense of humor.
Kathy
(South Jersey)
Hi Adam,
Your posts about this DMV issue had me hysterical! I went through the samething! I too got pulled over in upstate New York for my licence plate being out! it truely is an excuse they use to check for drunk drivers in college towns because outside of these small college towns NOWHERE do they pull you over for this B.S.!
Another time had been sick with stomache problems and was speeding over a bridge, it was 4 am and noone was on the bridge, I was speeding because you can not pull over on a bridge and I felt as if i was going to vomit. I chose to speed over it so i could pull over and be sick in stead of being sick all over myself in the car! I got pulled over and while i was dry heaving the officer was writing me a ticket! (which i paid and waited out my one year suspension and was given my license back) I then drove straight to the hospital and found out I needed my gallbladder out. Three years later I was pulled over in a random DUI checkpoint and was arrested for having a suspended licence( like you I was given no notification, apparently NYPD never sent it up to albany)! I was brought to the jail and handcuffed to the window for 10 hours while cops took pictures of me and laughed ( I had been on my way to a club and was in a short dress)! I was eventually let go and given a court date. I went to court with all my paperwork and the best thing hapened…the judge laughed at the cop and berated him in front of everyone!LOL and apologized for the stress all this had caused! so I know EXACTLY what you went through and doing it as sick as you are and with such control is inspiring! Everyone boasts about how great NY is…lol. live here and you’ll see just how false that statement is! I hope your issues with the DMV are finally over! Good luck and god bless!
ma birth records…
I have the same opinion as yours on this. What you said is true….