On Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:09:03 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I'm sure the cops would much rather be out doing other things than
bsting some poor stiff who had a Bud while paddling down the river.

And that is most likely part of the issue in this case. Cops are
ordered out on a holiday to enforce what is no doubt questionable law.
Cops resent assignment, and decide to go over the top in an attempt to
discourage further similar efforts.