I think you are absolutely wrong on this one Glenn. While I do take exception to the woman's demeanor, I agree with her in principle. It is our CONSTITUTIONAL right which has been upheld by the Supreme Court. The police KNOW this, that is why they ASK if they can search your trunk. Most people acquiesce out of fear of retribution in the form of future hassles, long delays, and in this woman's case physical punishment. The simple fact that we ARE afraid to exercise our constitutional rights should raise a huge red flag to ALL of us. AND did you know that the US Supreme Court JUST ruled that you can't be detained for an unusually long time while law enforcement officers bring in drug sniffing dogs. In the case brought before them, the Justices ruled that TEN minutes was an UNRESONABLE time to hold someone! You said that if you have "NOTHING TO HIDE" so you would let them search. Would you also let them go through your cell phone and laptop, read your emails, and perhaps do a cavity search of you and your spouse? Remember you have "NOTHING TO HIDE!!!!
Ben Franklin Quotes. “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” ”Those Who Sacrifice Liberty For Security Deserve Neither.”
I think you are absolutely wrong on this one Glenn. While I do take exception to the woman's demeanor, I agree with her in principle. It is our CONSTITUTIONAL right which has been upheld by the Supreme Court. The police KNOW this, that is why they ASK if they can search your trunk. Most people acquiesce out of fear of retribution in the form of future hassles, long delays, and in this woman's case physical punishment. The simple fact that we ARE afraid to exercise our constitutional rights should raise a huge red flag to ALL of us. AND did you know that the US Supreme Court JUST ruled that you can't be detained for an unusually long time while law enforcement officers bring in drug sniffing dogs. In the case brought before them, the Justices ruled that TEN minutes was an UNRESONABLE time to hold someone! You said that if you have "NOTHING TO HIDE" so you would let them search. Would you also let them go through your cell phone and laptop, read your emails, and perhaps do a cavity search of you and your spouse? Remember you have "NOTHING TO HIDE!!!!
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