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What kind of country have we got when little smartasses think they have some right not to answer a policeman's questions?

What kind of cops do we have that cause this kind of animosity? Oh, I know - the kind that illegally detain people at unconstitutional checkpoints in the hope of generating ill-gotten revenue.

I applaud the kid for what he did. It takes nerve to stand up to a bunch of cops who are just as likely to shoot you and make up an excuse as they are to give you the time of day.

If they weren't such a-holes all the time then people would treat them with the respect that the job (not most of the individuals) deserve.

In the end, the kid was right. It's absolutely none of the cops business where he's going. Sure, they're just sniffing for booze on the breath, but how's about "Good evening, sir, how are you doing this fine evening?" instead of starting the pre-arrest interrogation on the spot?

--but how's about "Good evening, sir, how are you doing this fine evening?" instead of starting the pre-arrest interrogation on the spot?--

Your post is dishonest in the protrayal of most policeman and factually mispresentative of the event.

Officer #1: How are you tonight sir?
Brett: Hi.
Officer #1: Can you put your window down for me.