Queensland federal MP boards a mower to demonstrate what he calls ‘pedantic’ policing in ‘the most unfree state on soil’Bob Katter,speaking from a ride-on lawnmower, has railed against the petty, or pedantic” style of enforcement permeating the police force in Queensland,helping make it “the most restrictive state on soil”.
The veteran federal MP drove the mower to a media conference in a Brisbane pub on Wednesday, as a gesture of solidarity with a constituent who was recently booked for unregistered driving on his way to mow a park and school grounds in Prairie, and north-west Queensland. Related: Tourist stopped by Queensland police 'because of his tattoos' has Taser aimed at him Related: Vlad anti-bikie laws criticised for absurd name and attack on judges Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com