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In reply to the discussion: Deputies Drag Woman Out of Car for Trying to View Name Tag [View all]Blecht
(3,803 posts)5. People often make this mistake
They think they actually have the rights guaranteed by the Constitution when dealing with cops. We don't. We have as many rights as the cops say we have. Maybe later in a court of law we can get restitution, but good luck with that.
Do not say anything to a cop beyond answering their questions with "Yes," "No," or "I do not consent to this search."
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Hold on a second. Police unions protect their members against irregular prosecution. It's just like
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#11
We are in complete fucking agreement. The Philly PD's union exists to shield cops
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#22
More union bashing. The police couldnt be "protected" if the management handles their cases
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#23
Damn straight I'll bash police unions...they serve no public good, and shield the lackeys
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#32
Are you kidding? Police unions are divisive political entities that serve the status
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#21
I agree. And some 3rd party board enacted. Police cannot investigate themselves correctly. n-t
Logical
Jun 2014
#28
What was her crime ? Willful touch, yelling at a cop, possible fleeing possible public
lumpy
Jun 2014
#9
There are a dozen non-violent responses the cop could have gone with first.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2014
#17