In fact, Edward had suggested that Steve and Lee add a few more or LEs to their team, which would effectively cause a lot of trouble for the enforcers.

The townspeople of Truro are conservative, but there is no public closet, but this is not a problem for Edward, as long as a phone call goes over "Hey, Carl, there is a fruit beach here, there are many, many 1", and the latter will definitely fly over on his own, and maybe with an army of 0......

But this nonsense is stopped by Lustberg, and if it is involved in the case, it will become complicated and uncontrollable.

Edward expressed regret......

However, the scene at the moment is really interesting.

Soon the helicopter in the sky began to hover, and the mounted police found the target and walked towards eight people.

The police read out a warning on horseback, demanding that these eight guys put on their clothes immediately in the name of the law, otherwise they will be severely punished by the law!

Eight heroes/women, unmoved, but the song changed, and "The Star-Spangled Banner Never Falls" sounded.

The eight of them continued to move forward arm in arm, and the mounted police were a little tired.

First of all, although the horses under the crotch are specially trained and are used to seeing big scenes, as long as the knight gives an order, they dare to trample on people.

At this moment, the horse's ears are constantly turning, this is a signal that the horse is panicked and helpless, obviously they are also startled by this light, the horse is a spiritual animal, the IQ is very good, at the moment they are also a little uncertain, after all, since birth, have never seen a human without clothes.

The same is true for the mounted police, today is the National Day, hearing the song of "The Star-Spangled Banner Never Falls", the mounted police shook their heads, and immediately pressed their right hands on their chests to sing together, and there are still many simple patriots in this era...... The left hand controls the reins and allows the horse to slowly retreat.

After all, today's situation is different from Major Patton's time, the last time he faced a large number of veterans, it can be said that there is a certain threat, and now there are eight bare-ass men and women in front of him, if something really happens, the mounted police feel cold sweat on their backs when they think of this.

After the singing, the two sides reverted to the camp of friend and foe, and the police, who still represented the law, retreated step by step, while the naked truth strode forward, symbolizing the courage of mankind in the pursuit of beauty.

The mounted police sighed, rolled over and dismounted, and after showing their documents, they immediately issued tickets and asked them to put on their clothes immediately.

"Hey, buddy, we don't have any money!" Steve walked over with his head held high, "You know, I don't even have a penny on my body......"

Edward hurriedly stepped forward and paid the fine for them, while the "volunteers" held their clothes......

When you get the ticket, the first step of the task is completely completed.

Evidence in hand, next step!

Sue this shit!

The pleadings were written beforehand.

That afternoon, they drove to the Second Federal Court of Appeals Circuit to file their complaint.

Thanks to the ACLU, I didn't run into any trouble along the way.

In fact, Director Lawrence Hadley was ready to go to the dock for a long time.

After all, the permanent population of Truro Town is only 700, and the whole town knows about it, and Pastor Shore is also highly respected and well-informed.

The next day, July 5, the trial officially began.

As a rule, Judge Frank Friedman listens to the prosecution and defence.

Steve took the lead, recalling fondly, "When I was a kid, I went with my family to the beach or the smallest place in the bush valley. Along the way, you will meet other families and other naturist bathers, and everyone is accustomed to politely avoiding each other, and taking the initiative to keep a suitable distance when undressing. ”

Then Mr. Edmund, who is a teacher, and his wife, Susan Capote, began to reminisce: "I was 39 years old, and my wife was 36 years old. We have four children ranging in age from 4 to 9 years old......"

"I teach science and technology at Milton College, and my wife is a housewife. I myself am a member of the Town Council in Milton Township. We were in a house in Trullo and Milton Go. We started swimming in Bush Valley and Liberty Beach last summer, and before that we watched from nearby Balston Beach for two years with mixed feelings. ”

"Sunbathing with many people we don't know is a new experience for all of us."

"At first we were worried about our own reaction and that of others, but we soon realized that people who went to the bush valley were free to swim and bask in the sun, so we let go."

"Actually, the children also like all this very much, and we ourselves have a better understanding of the changes in human nature and our own hearts."

After the plaintiff finished lyricizing, the professional appeared on the scene.

Edward awkwardly straightened his shirt collar and tie, which he had to wear to court as a lawyer.

I want to mention Roseberg's scheming here, Edward didn't plan to bring a three-piece suit at all, after all, it was a vacation.

But Rutelo says the town's residents are hospitable and likely to host events to welcome out-of-towners, so a formal outfit is essential......

Someone's brain was hot, and he didn't even have any doubts about such a clumsy reason, and agreed without the slightest consideration.

Now, ahem...... He tried to calm his mind.

"Your Excellency, Judge. The facts of the case are very, very simple. From the plaintiff's point of view, I think the Federal Parks Service's actions violated the First Amendment's right to free speech, and yes, speech is part of free expression, and free expression is not limited to speech, and people's clothing is also an important form of expression, and I think you should agree with me about this. ”

Judge Friedman nodded in agreement.

Edward continued, "At the same time, this Act violates the Fourth Amendment's right to privacy for citizens. Citizens are free to expose their bodies or choose to do so, which is not something that public power can interfere with. Otherwise, public power will pervade every part of civic life, as in the scene depicted in 1984. ”

Edward is also an old oilman now, come up with a set of starting styles, regardless of three-seven-twenty-one, first occupy the moral high ground.

Of course, he was right, and Judge Friedman could only nod.

Edward saw that the judge's face was not very good, and knew that his little trick was a little out of line.

The conversation changed.

Edward: "We all know that there are a lot of social problems for the town of Truro because of the fruit beach here, and that's something to acknowledge. ”

"But these problems can be solved with deliberate provisions that less restrict the constitutional powers of citizens, but now directly prohibit them contrary to the original intent of the Constitution."

"In order to prevent the destruction of the dunes by too many tourists, several police officers can be stationed on the dunes."

"On the issue of parking, it is possible to demarcate areas where parking is prohibited and actively expand public parking lots"

"Because of the management difficulties caused by the high flow of people on the beach, the park management department can set a scientific limit on the number of people who can enter the park."

"In fact, this work sounds like a lot of work, but in practice, it is not, because there are similar cases across the country that can be used for reference. And the budget is not a problem, I think no matter how large the amount of work is, it is not as good as the recent triad of land, sea and air. It almost made me think that the Soviet Red Army was going to open a landing ground here. ”

There was a cheerful air in the courtroom.

Even the serious Judge Friedman felt that the case had made him a little undignified.

"So," Edward continued, "I ask the court to grant a restraining order to prevent the government from enforcing a nude ban on the lower end of the beach where naturism is traditionally encouraged."

"Hmm!" Judge Frank Friedman apparently listened to Edward's statement: "I feel the need to hold a hearing where park managers and people who agree to the nudity ban can also come and give their views publicly." ”

"Also, I think, shouldn't we go to the 'crime scene'" Judge Friedman struggled to hold back a smile, "'Let's observe it on the spot'?" ”

"I can make this easier," Steve immediately stood up, "I run a small flying company, I can find my peers to borrow planes and pilots, and it must be more comprehensive from above." ”

"Uh......" Judge Frankl hesitated.

"Your Excellency, don't worry, this can't be considered a bribe, and I'll ask Steve to bill the court. When the time comes, it's just the loser's responsibility, and of course we'll give a discounted price......" Edward said.

The next day, a group of well-dressed court staff in three-piece suits, trullo town officials, and national park officials and their hired lawyers, boarded several single-engine planes.

Edward played a cautious role and took Judith with him.

The reason is also very simple, he and Ruthberg are both lawyers who want to accompany the judge to visit the crime scene, and Judith must not be left alone at home.

Judge Friedman thought about it and decided that this was not a problem either.

In the face of alpaca Ed's flattery, the little girl didn't show a face at all, just snuggled in her mother's arms along the way, curiously and timidly looking at the white clouds outside the window, and the sparkling sea under the wings.

After getting off the plane, the group boarded the jeep and went to the big sand dunes.

"Judge, it seems that you have been disappointed," Edward laughed, Judge Friedman was very easy to explain, and he was not in the courtroom at the moment, and he spoke casually to each other, "You can see that not a single 'criminal' ......"

Friedman laughs, "To be honest, I was a little curious before I came, after all, I've never been to Fruit Beach...... I wanted to see it for a long time......"

"This shows that the federal law enforcement force is still very solid...... So, now it's up to you to use your imagination to paint a picture of what the 'crime scene' looks like......"

"What a challenge!" Judge Friedman sighed, "My colleagues will probably laugh at me for the rest of their lives." ”

After visiting the crime scene, everyone went home.

Three days later, on July 9, the trial resumed.

Edward called the first witness, Lawrence Hadley, the director of Cape Cod Beach National Park and the de facto top administrator.

Director Law apparently came prepared, and the lawyers from the Federal National Park Service apparently gave him a lesson and rehearsed it.

He was neither humble nor arrogant in the face of Edward, and his answers to various questions were precise and standard, which made it a little difficult for Edward to start.

But this is not a problem, the reaction of the other party is expected.

Edward's own intelligence combined with Rustberg's professionalism meant he quickly began to drag the fight into his own rhythm.

Edward: "Charges such as trespass into a private home; destruction of natural resources - sand dunes and scrubland; Trullo Township has increased garbage on both sides of the road) and other situations that are attributed to the overuse of the relevant municipal facilities, or the existing facilities cannot meet the needs of more people, do you think it is appropriate? ”

Lawrence Hadley had no choice but to answer, "Yes." ”

Edward: "So, can't you put it down to tourists not wearing swimsuits on the beach? ”

Lawrence Hadley "I think so, but ......"

Edward: "Wait a minute, Mr. Hadley, I haven't finished asking yet...... So, based on the above two points, the key to the current problem in the town of Truro is not the 'fruit itself'? What do you think? ”

Lawrence Hadley: "Yes, I agree with you...... But ......"

Edward: "Please be patient, I still have questions......"

What follows is one of the little tricks he had conceived in advance to expand the problem a bit.

Edward: "What if, I mean what if, we all know that Cape Cod is really beautiful, and that it's a national park that has a much better infrastructure than it used to be, and that's a lot more well-known. So I'm going to assume that if next year, it's going to be a meeting place that black people like. Every summer, tens of thousands of dark-skinned African-Americans come on vacation......"

Edward: "You woke up one morning and found 2,000 more black families on the beach in colorful swimsuits on vacation. Do you think the problems faced by Trullo will be the same as they are now? ”

The courtroom was full of cheerful air.

Director Lawrence Hadley blushed, but he could only nod his head: "Yes, I think we will face the same dilemma." ”

Edward then began to elaborate the matter, demanding that Hadley admit more truth.

Edward: "Can the problem of indiscriminate parking be solved by anything other than a complete ban on fruit bodies?" For example, increasing the number of police officers, setting up more public parking lots, etc.? ”

Lawrence Hadley: "Yes, I think so. ”

Edward: "We've heard of sand dunes that have been destroyed because people are walking on them. Is there a federal decree prohibiting people from walking on the dunes? ”

"Nope"

Edward: "Is the overuse of national parks, such as Yellowstone National Park and Yosemite National Park, a common problem in the United States? ”

Lawrence Khaled: "I don't know. ”

Edward: "Aha? As a professional, federal National Park Service appointed national park manager, you don't even know about this question? Of course, I don't ask you for detailed data and analysis, just to seek a rough explanation on the subject. Can you answer that positively? ”

"Yes, I think other national parks are overused."

Edward: "As a consequence of the overuse of national parks, are there regulations restricting the use of e.g. hiking trails, forest paths. And I mean in other national parks. ”

Lawrence Hadley gave up resistance completely: "Yes, I know how to use the hiking trails, and I have a detailed management plan for all situations. ”