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All that said, I can't disagree more with the people saying "just comply with the police". No sir, if they're wrong do not comply, maybe it means immediate harm or discomfort, but if everyone just comply's regardless of the order simply because a man in blue gave it to you, then you might as well accept the TSA at your local walmart and start leaving the blinds open for HS to peak in, and hell no more moaning about the NSA spying on you.

 

Not sure I can agree with that.   If individuals start resisting arrest because they think they should not be arrested, they wind up in a whole heap of trouble, and the situation can escalate way beyond what you might expect, with additional charges and physical injuries. 

 

Besides, if we are all supposed to decide for ourselves whether we want to comply with the police, we are going down a slippery slope towards anarchy. 

 

And besides #2, do you really think the police have time to argue with you and explain why they are asking/telling you to do something?  

 

The best thing to do is go along with what the officer says, and call your lawyer when you get a chance, if you see a need to.  

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