A Penny for Your Thoughts, or Not Print
Wednesday, June 08 2011

A Utah man has been cited on a charge of disorderly conduct after paying for a disputed medical bill with 2,500 pennies.  According to news reports, Jason West went to Basin Clinic prepared to dispute an outstanding $25 bill.  After asking staff members whether they accepted cash, West dumped 2,500 pennies on the counter and demanded that staff count them.
 
Assistant Vernal Police Chief Keith Campbell says the incident served "no legitimate purpose" and upset staff because the pennies were strewn about the counter and floor.  Police later issued West a citation for disorderly conduct, which carries a fine of as much as $140.
 
—Source:  Pensacola News Journal