I don't think anybody is arguing that he deserved to have his car abused, or that the tow company/impound lot isn't at fault for the damage they caused.

The point is the entire situation was easily avoidable.

Sh!t, even in his last post he states that a $165 ticket for double parking in NYC is outrageous, but that the $15, $35, and $50 tickets in Florida are acceptable. Why is any ticket that is easily avoidable "acceptable".