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Glenn Beck Fans Blame Frat Prank for 53 Towed Cars

Beckians lose cars after following 'free parking' signs

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 31, 2010 2:44 AM CDT | Updated Mar 31, 2010 6:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Dozens of Glenn Beck fans who emerged from an event at the University of Central Florida to find their cars gone say they were the victims of a fraternity prank. They followed signs directing them toward free parking, only to later discover that their cars had been towed from a Kappa Sigma parking lot. The 53 Beck fans had to shell out $125 each at the impound lot.

The owner of the tow company says it was his busiest day ever. The Beck fans believe it was definitely a set-up, motivated either by dislike of Beck or greed. "Maybe they have a deal with the tow truck company, or maybe they got kickbacks under the table," one motorist told WFTV. Kappa Sigma members declined to comment.

Glenn Beck addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington.
Glenn Beck addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington.   (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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zaphod1
Apr 11, 2010 3:04 AM CDT
sweeeeet!!!!
dpfender
Apr 4, 2010 7:44 PM CDT
What I find interesting about this whole thing is the people who think this was funny are obviously so programed by the main stream media to believe everything they say is the "gospel". Don't you people think for yourselves? How sad. I listen to both sides, and make my own decisions. If Beck were lying about what is going on don't you think the government would have shut him down a long time ago? He backs up every thing he says with proof, does the main stream media? Also, I am sick & tired of being labeled a racist, homophobe, and warmonger simply because I'm a conservative. If the truth be known, there are many more racists, homophobes, and warmongers who lean to the left. The media keeps stirring up the race cards, not conservatives. Do I hate liberals? No, not at all. I believe in personal responsibility, that I should be able to keep my hard earned money, instead of giving it to someone who is too lazy to get up off thier butt and get a job. I doubt seriously if any member of the fraternity has ever put in an honest day's work in thier lives. Oh sure, Daddy probably got them a job at the country club as a towel boy, so he could be with his buddies Biff & Tab. My Grandfather fought in WWI, my Uncle Paul fought & died in WWI, my Father fought in WWII & Korea, and was buried with Military Honors. These REAL MEN fought so that you could have the freedom to say whatever you want, regardless of whether you know what you are talking about, without out fear. It's called Freedom of Speech. Enjoy it while you can, it may not be around much longer.
dpfender
Apr 3, 2010 7:31 PM CDT
My car was one that was towed. FACT: There was an "Event Parking" sign leading cars directly into that area. FACT: There were police not 50 feet away directing traffic at the intersection watching cars pull in. Had this been a violation of some law, they could have instructed everyone to leave and find other parking, they did not. That would have been the right thing to do. For myself, I would not have cared. I would simply write it off as a prank by a bunch of bed wetting frat babies. However, my Wife is a disabled cancer patient. It was very difficult for her to make the long trek to and from the convention center, not to mention the pregnant lady, and several older people. I will be writing to the university demanding reimbursement, not only for myself, but for the owners of the 52 other cars.

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