I don't think we have gotten to the point where innocent citizens need to worry about offier's attempts to take drugs (and drug dealers) off the streets. As a cop, I am familar with these situations and I believe the suspect was probably giving off a lot of vibes. Thats why they brought the dog into the scenario in the first place. Officers don't have the time or the desire to start checking every car on the highway with a K-9.
Excellent point. I think a lot of people believe officers have nothing to do but harass the public. I do not believe that to be the case.
Vibes?
I appreciate your input. You sound like one of the "good guys". There are, as you undoubtably know, quite a few bad cops.
I don't think I'd worry about you. I do think I'd worry about them.
However, the philosophical deeper argument is the one I am most concerned about. We are turning from a nation whereinwhich the ends never justified the means, to a nation where the ends completely justify the means. Read this very good analysis (especially the last paragraph) and tell me what you think -- putting aside, for a moment, your natural affinity towards making your job easier.
That's not what I read. The K-9 officer just came upon the scene.
Officers don't have the time or the desire to start checking every car on the highway with a K-9.
Most do not perhaps. Our rights protect us from the ones that do.
Can you steer me to the portion of Constitution that says "vibes" are probable cause?
Your typing seems a bit slurred (offier's and familar (sic)). Can we warrantlessly search your car now?
1. Realistically, yes that's probably true for most officers. But where is the payoff for the rest of society to take that chance?
2. Should your ability to enjoy your Constitutionally acknowledged rights depend upon my good will and my schedule? No? Then why should my ability to do so depend upon your good will and schedule?