Fire Marshall Fines Violate My Rights

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6:08p, 11/20/25

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Never change Toca Madera

Houston steakhouse sues city, says $500 marshal fees for fire dances violate its rights https://t.co/nOhUsy9mXo via @houstonchron
— John Wayne Ferguson (@JohnWFerguson) November 20, 2025

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In reply to TRM • 6:55p, 11/20/25

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The city hasn't explained what the inspector would do "besides watch the show and collect $500," the lawsuit states.

Fire Marshalls got jealous of police collecting that sweet off-duty security money.

1st Amendment claim seems stupid though. Can you shout fire in a crowded restaurant?

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10:22p, 11/20/25

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All they need to do is claim religious exemption.

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8:18a, 11/22/25

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Based on that article, I'd have to side with Toca Madera on this one. It reads a lot like extortion and at least like mob-style protection payments. One could even argue that it violates the spirit of the 3rd amendment, which is unheard of in this day and age. Of course, this article is only presenting one side of the story.

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