Stripped of his rights or did he bring this on himself? (Cop Video)

Can you point out where "Most" said forfeit power?

 

Sigh...I'm aware that in theory we as citizens have "power" but test that theory a few times and you might be dissapointed with the results.

 

just read the thread

 

That's what I thought, thanks

 

Suspicious actions....um......YEAH!

 

or follow them if you're part of neighborhood watch

 

I don't understand how you cannot comprehend citizen vs citizen and government vs citizen.

 

Who defines suspicious?

The fake drug checkpoints and "seatbelt"(with k-9 unit) checkpoints are worse than this video IMO. Hey look the dog alerted on this car. Really it looked like he was just licking his own butt to me but search away. Good times.

 

Tony, obviously

I find people that wear large jackets in public venues to be suspicious. I should be able to detain them without telling them why. All in the name of public safety.

 

Does any one question where that "Good cop Bad cop" scenario came from. The never ending videos of cops beating the snot outta citizens and yet there are those of you that blindly support them simply because they are cops amazes me.
Like any any other occupations there are bad cops just like bad doctors, painters and mechanics, get over it and hope that some egomaniac with a badge and a gun doesn't go postal on the side of your head while he's having a "bad" day.

 

I love how some just make stuff up to fit their views, where are some "blindly" support cops here?

 

It's not about 'respecting' the uniform. It's about exercising your Constitutionally guaranteed rights. The checkpoint itself may be legal but he didn't have to roll his window down all the way and he doesn't have to answer questions. Simple.

 

To DETER drunk drivers. Holy hell what are you people not understanding here? You have to have suspicion in order to arrest, detain, or search. It really as simple as that. If he didn't break any traffic laws then he is not subject to any of the aforementioned 3 things.

In my county, they TELL you when/where the DUI checkpoints are the day BEFORE. They get listed in the paper, and on facebook.

 

You don't have to roll your window down all the way. The onus is on the police after that. (and really, if somebody has been drinking enough to be under the influence you can smell it with two inches of window rolled down just as easily as if the window were all the way down.)

"I know of no law that obliges a driver to answer an officer's questions or perform 'field tests' directed at determining whether the driver has committed the crime of driving under the influence of intoxicants. Reluctance to inform the detained driver that such cooperation is voluntary can only demonstrate the state's willingness to take advantage of those of its citizens who are ignorant of their rights though it must respect the rights of those who know them."
-Oregon Supreme Court

 

The police can perform sobriety test and whatnot if they witness a driver breaking traffic laws, like speeding or swerving. If not, you don't have to consent to anything. You can't just be pulled over and searched for the hell of it. George Washington shot redcoats in the face on Christmas eve to prevent this. Your car is treated just like your home (at least in Ohio), they need suspicion or a warrant.

I work with the police everyday of my life. Local PD, Detectives, Sheriffs, State Highway Patrol...you name it i work with them. Just like in ANY walk of life, there are good and there are bad, plain and simple.

 

Never ending videos? Really?

 

Great post ...

So you are saying we been MORE legislation to cover idiots that won't follow a reasonable request..... Don't you see that is what it will take if jackwagons like that kid look for every loophole just so he can be "right" ????