Quote:The solution is simple. Don't be stupid and surrender your rights.

I never do. Most Americans, however, don't know that you can refuse to talk to a cop, refuse to identify yourself (in some circumstances), say "no" when the cop makes a statement about searching your car that just carries a presumptive or manipulative "yes" to it and force them to either state their probable cause for detaining you or let you on your way simply by asking, at any point, if you're free to go.

 

Cops are not required to inform you that you can say no to a search, demand an attorney or, in most cases, simply walk away. They're strongly encouraged not to share that information with you, and allowed/encouraged to lie to get you to forfeit those rights without knowing what you're doing. That needs to change.

 

Quote:Not saying youre a racist. Just stating that you use the same arguments that a racist uses to defend their position of prejudice.

I don't see it. A black man can't shoot me because he's black. A cop can shoot me because he's a cop.

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