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New York-- Sexual pleasure too often comes crashing against the brick wall of the law. Take the simple joy of donning a cop's garb for erotic thrill (a much nobler purpose than donning one for drug-busting or sex-snooping): it's illegal. In New York City, it means brushing up against the prickles of city ordinance AG 14-107, which makes policely impersonation a misdemeanor. What's a gay guy to do? The ever-practical newsletter of Gay Male SM Activists suggests exploring other uniformed occupations in a recent feature, "How to Be a Man in Uniform (And Not Get Arrested)." What about wearing a FedEx or UPS costume? So long as you don't pose as a delivery hombre for the sake of fraud-- e.g., pick up and keep your neighbor's holiday packages-- you can dress up to your heart's content (though you've got to be a bottom to lug heavy boxes around all day). For sage, practical advice in matters sadomasochistic, check out GMSMA, 332 Bleecker Street, Suite D23, New York, New York 10014, call 212-727-9878, or e-mail info@gmsma.org.