Tell you what. Next time you're stopped for speeding or whatever, do what this kid did and get back to me.
“You read the dialog. Would you talk to a cop that way? Would you be suprised if the cop responded to your mouthing off?”
I did read it and I didn’t really see where the kid was mouthing off, except asking why he was being questioned.
He gave the cop his ID. I think the cop just couldn’t help himself from being a jackass, he was told that he was being taped, but his overpowering urge to come down on anyone disputing his word won out in the end.
If the police are mere children who respond in kind, then you might have a point. However, police are supposed to be professionals, adults even.
The guy responded like a crazed madman, not a professional law enforcement officer.
So, yes I would be surprised.
BTW, we do not yet live in a police state, but if the majority of citizens feel the way you do, it won’t be long until this is a police state. Enjoy your chains.