Gastonia, North Carolina Michael Francis McLaughlin, 48, was arrested in Gastonia (North Carolina) because he allegedly hoisted a sign reading - “I’m thinking of a cheeseburger” He wasn't charged about "thinking of a cheeseburger", but violating the city begging ordinance.   Gastonia City Ordinance 5-17 makes it unlawful for anyone to beg or offer to work for money or other compensation by “accosting one another or forcing oneself upon the company of another.” The citation... Full Story