Scheriff's word

Reason, Jan, 2000 by Charles Oliver

Throwing a party in Chicago? Don't ask friends to bring in any fireworks. Cook County authorities voted to let the sheriff's department seize any cars it finds carrying pyrotechnic material. Under the law, if cops find even one fire-cracker or sparkler in a car, they can take it from the driver.

But don't worry, the sheriff says he won't go that far. He promises to seize only cars carrying 10 pounds or more of firecrackers. The sheriff's word is the only guarantee that a bottle rocket won't cost you your car.