Les Jones

East Tennessee > Mean Person Says Mean Things About Cliff, Who is Innocent. Allegedly.

A big meanie writes:

He reminds me of the ignored kid in high school who suddenly gets the spotlight shone upon him and ends up trying too hard to stay "cool."

He compares our society to the Soviet Union and says that he, the martyr for the cause, is being defamed by allegations of mental illness. He even goes so far as to post a note from a UT Psychiatrist stating "he doesn't pose a threat to himself or others." I'm sure that's true, but there seems to be a lot of weird things going on in "The Cliff's" mind. Delusions of grandeur for one.

Cliff, to play the martyr you need humility and a willingness to sacrifice for a cause you believe in. I know you feel strongly about the immorality of red-light cameras- something I'm inclined to agree with you about. Thank you for bringing this issue to the forefront of the public discussion and getting the dialog going. But your current hijinks are discrediting any argument for removing the cameras.

Bonus! - Red light shooting suspect represents self:

Clark went from computer engineer to his very own counsel on Thursday. He's accused of shooting out the red light camera near Broadway and I-640 in late November. Clark insists police nabbed the wrong man.

"Officer, did you witness me or anyone else shooting at the traffic camera?" Clark asked the witness.

"No, sir," said Knoxville Police Officer Jason Keck.

"Thank you. Your honor, may I make a motion for dismissal please?" Clark responded.

Two Knoxville police officers did, however, testify that they heard several shots in that area, then saw Clark driving out of the Pittman Automotive parking lot and pulled him over. The officers said they found a rifle and a box of bullets with four missing inside his minivan.

"Point out the damage to the camera to the court please," Clark asked the witness.

"You can't on the picture," Officer James Cox replied.

"Why not?" asked Clark.

"Because you have a poor quality picture," the officer replied.

"I think we have a poor quality witness," Clark said.

See also:
- Cliff! Hands Out Teddy Bears Before Hearing
- Cliff Speaks! To Me!
- Clifford Clark on Star 102.1 Right Now
- Knoxville's Alleged Red Light Camera Shooter Has a Web Site