Honestly, I do not see how it was reasonable. A few $250 tickets for violating park regs would have made a fine point. After being ticketed, if they persisted then it would be justifiable to haul them in.

As it is, it was clear that the other tourists were still not bothered, until the police pushed the issue. Then not only was the exhibit closed by the police, but the taxpayers have to foot the bill for jailing and procedural costs incurred by the arrests.

The simple fact is, the cops here disturbed the peace and the other tourists more than the Pinkies. Also, the cop did not know what law/regulation the prohibited activity fell under. That is also a big no-no. It is probably also the reason he did not write a ticket, because you have to cite a violation. ( Though you would think he could have called it in )

Instead of knowing his own job, I bet he figured that as long as he could haul em in - the prosecutors office could figure out something to charge them with from their notes.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)