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I did read the piece fully before making my comments. I also researched this woman a little bit to find out a bit more about her, posting part of my research. Now if I may ask both of you some questions, and I am not trying to be a smart ass, nor am I angry, just asking some realistic questions before a full opinion can be developed, an opinion taking both sides into consideration:

Did either of you do any background research on this woman? (a possible clue as to her attitude towards police)
Did either of you know that she traveled to Cuba to take pictures of decaying buildings?
Did either of you know that the area that she was in is an area of potential prostitution activity?
Did either of you read anything from the Cops POV?
Were either of you privy to the information available to the local policeman?

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Here is what I think happened:

The cop suspected her of possible prostitution, but did not want to specifically say so, in case he was wrong.

He innocently asked for her ID and more info to either determine if she was a hooker (possible prior arrests) or to let her know that the area is being watched.

She became infuriated and let him know it, in no uncertain terms.

He arrested her, because he was ticked off at her reaction.

The Sargent came out, cooled things down and released her.

Was the cop wrong...........probably.
Did the woman overreact to the questions...........yes.

Do cops have the right to ask us for ID...........yes.
Should we treat cops with respect? .............yes.
Have many here assumed the cop was wrong with insufficient evidence on which to base that conclusion?.............YES