I agree to an extent. Here in America lawmakers seem to feel responsible for the majority of the populace and try to parent us as much as they want to protect us. (Even if there is corruption and lobbying in lawmaking, the vast majority that is passed is still intended for the betterment of the people.)

That being said, comparing a child selling lemonade in front of their house, which takes minimal preparation and holds minimal risk to a grown man selling open-air meats in a public space is not a good way to go about this argument.

It's about public safety as much as it is about liability. Child with lemonade stand? Easy to track down. Nameless food vendor who is constantly moving? Not so much.

Also, please don't use the "think of the children" argument. It's tired and weak and we have enough people within our borders who do and it does nothing but hurt public interest.

Should an officer shut down a stationary lemonade stand? No - and most won't apply the law so callously and rigidly. Should an officer shut down an unknown mobile meat vendor? Absolutely. The guy has to go through the proper avenues. Did this officer go about it the right way? I personally don't believe so - but that doesn't mean that the law is bad. It means that this officer made a poor decision.