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Jack Kingston: “If one has millions and millions of dollars and if one parks in front of a fire hydrant, do not worry about a ticket…”

On the recordMay 16, 1997
If one has millions and millions of dollars and if one parks in front of a fire hydrant, do not worry about a ticket, just pay to have the hydrant moved. So in the exclusive Beacon Hill area of Boston, the civic association says, this has never, ever happened before. A guy named Peter Thompson said, this is a first even for Beacon Hill. Remember that. If you have lots of money and want to park in front of a hydrant, just pay to have the hydrant moved.
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Jack Kingston
Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing issues of wealth and privilege in parking regulations in Boston.

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