the guy who was illegally selling individual cigarettes died, because he resisted arrest.
Or he died as a result of too many laws. Selling onesies is a crime? In America.
It’s just not a very good example. It trivializes the behavior of those who are involved in violent, life-threatening activities that cause a police response in the first place.
The author is on point from beginning to end, tho.
That law was enacted by his elected representatives. One does not change the law by fighting the police on the street.
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Some laws are so inane it’s simply mind boggling, and this one is a perfect example. It’s the kind of law that is routinely ignored by virtually all rational people. Of course it’s also the kind of law that affords those with a little authority the opportunity to push people around. Spit!