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re: Louisville police officer's union leader threatens citizens

Posted on 6/19/15 at 10:51 am to
Posted by Topwater Trout
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Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 6/19/15 at 10:51 am to
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Most of the time it ends badly for citizen


This is why I have the mindset I do.

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Police officers shouldn't be given a free slate to do as they wish with no regard for law or rights.


Where have I ever said I think they should?

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It's frightening that you imply that the average citizen should comply with officers acting unlawfully


does the average citizen know when they are acting unlawfully? I am guessing you are a lawyer...would you really advise the average citizen to never comply with a cop?

Posted by NYNolaguy1
Member since May 2011
21157 posts
Posted on 6/19/15 at 11:08 am to
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does the average citizen know when they are acting unlawfully? I am guessing you are a lawyer...would you really advise the average citizen to never comply with a cop? 


Well first, I am not a lawyer, just an engineer. I am married to one though. Even if I was a lawyer, I would tell my clients to comply to the extent of the law. Let me give an example.

I get pulled over on I-10. Cop gives ticket. After giving my ticket, he then asks to search my car. I decline. He then says that I will be arrested for disobeying a lawful order if I don't comply. From what I understand, I waive my 4th amendment rights by saying yes.

According to you, I should consent, because the cop can kill me, arrest me, and give me a bad day if I don't. That's no different than a criminal pointing a gun to my head and demanding I do something. Is that OK with you because he has a badge?
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