You did the right thing by making him show you the rule. Some people are just prideful and stubborn. Shown they are wrong, they only dig in more.
I think it would be fun if you know what bus it is, to try it again after there's been a few days for their tea time chat. Bring a video camera for if he refuses and post it on YouTube. You don't need no stinkin' newspaper!!! Publish your own way!
I love that shot too! Great pic!
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