Not just with a couple of yards of rope, a few polls and a cardboard placard written in horrible-looking handwriting.
They do not even deserve to be called handwriting.
This happens often, but it is more evident nowadays with vehicles forming lines in front of fuel sheds.
Owners of some businesses are now hostile to motorists who have parked in front of their buildings, especially those who have obtained such locations without the required authorization.
With no malicious intent, I would like to share with others my personal experience only for educational purposes.
I was relieved to see the line of patiently waiting cars begin to move forward after spending the entire night in the car.
At first, the line travelled quite slowly with sporadic stops.
On this particular occasion, I was compelled to briefly stop in front of a parking space that had been reserved unlawfully.
A man rushed out, shouting loudly, asking whether I had any trouble understanding while holding up one of the scribbled cardboard posters.
My gut reaction was to ignore it because I knew the next moment the line will start to roll and I will be out of that spot.
Even when I told him we were leaving the area soon, his voice grew louder and more threatening, so I had to switch to plan B and speak to him in a language that such nincompoops would understand.
"Yes, most Sri Lankans struggle with comprehension, which is the only reason why there are so many lines for petrol, gas, and other necessities", I replied.
Despite being advised repeatedly not to do so by a large number of knowledgeable and experienced specialists, the majority chose to put their fate in the unproven, irate, insane person's hands.
Now, as a result of such a nincompoop, the entire nation is in trouble.
Thankfully, after I responded, he vanished just as quickly as he had appeared, and the line began to move along once more.
I reached the pump after a few minutes and exited after obtaining the allocated quota without needing to give any more educational speeches to others.
My advice to everyone is to keep composure and avoid caving into such idiots' demands.
Let them follow the proper protocol if they have lawfully obtained parking spaces rather than make an effort to advance jungle law.
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