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Papers Please: Arrested At Circuit City (Donations welcome, the ACLU will get most of it)
MichaelRighi.com ^ | September 2nd, 2007 | Michael Righi,

Posted on 09/03/2007 3:19:20 PM PDT by antiRepublicrat

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To: Melas
The lesson here is that it doesn’t pay to be a dick. Period.

I await the outcome of his probable suit against CC for unlawful detainment and against the police department for false arrest. It might end up paying quite handsomely.

421 posted on 09/04/2007 11:24:46 AM PDT by antiRepublicrat
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To: pepsionice
I think the story is bogus. But as far as I know...there isn’t a law in the entire US that says you must have an ID on you....unless you are a military member. If challenged as a military member...you have to present your ID.

There are ID laws in many states which have been found to be legal. You must identify yourself (name, address, DOB) but you do not have to provide a photo ID. Check out http://www.flexyourrights.org/frequently_asked_questions#07 for some gouge on when you have to provide ID. Note that it does not say to a merchant who wants to search your bags or detain you.

In this case...Circuit City might find itself a bit overwhelmed with negative coverage. I might pay this character off and avoid further news on the whole thing.

This guy acted enough like a bozo with the cops (even though they should not have arrested him) that there will be very little fallout IMO. However, CC may have others trying it now. That could end up being amusing, depending on how ones sense of humor.

422 posted on 09/04/2007 11:26:30 AM PDT by Starwolf
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To: antiRepublicrat

AR,

Were I on the jury I would not award him too much money even *if* everything turns out as true. Just enough to cover the legal expenses for the suit itself.

The guy is in this position because pretty much everyone involved was a jerk (including himself)


423 posted on 09/04/2007 11:30:01 AM PDT by N3WBI3 (Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak....)
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To: antiRepublicrat
I await the outcome of his probable suit against CC for unlawful detainment and against the police department for false arrest. It might end up paying quite handsomely.

I hope this gets cleared up without suits. The arrest should be expunged, the cop warned not to be than dumb/macho but nothing on his permanent record.

The CC bubbas fired for cause and CC needs to educate their staff as to what they can or cannot do to customers. CC shuold pay any of the vics out of pocket costs, but that should be about it.

424 posted on 09/04/2007 11:34:50 AM PDT by Starwolf
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To: Starwolf
The arrest should be expunged, the cop warned not to be than dumb/macho but nothing on his permanent record.

At the very least I'd want it on his record and force the police department to educate its officers about the law. The reason is that the implications go far beyond this case.

425 posted on 09/04/2007 11:53:06 AM PDT by antiRepublicrat
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To: antiRepublicrat

READ THE LAST LINE TO SEE WHY THIS STORY IS OUT!!!

New Ohio Law Allows Cops to Request ID
Wednesday, January 11, 2006

E-MAIL STORY RESPOND TO EDITOR PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION
Ohio Republican Gov. Bob Taft on Wednesday signed a bill into law passed by the state legislature with barely a word of dissent. Supporters of the state’s security measure, which takes effect in 90 days, say it’s a tool the state can use in fighting terrorism.

“Like everyone else, after Sept. 11, I became a lot more concerned about our safety and security,” said state Sen. Jeff Jacobson, sponsor of the bill, which also instructs local law enforcement to lend assistance when able to federal authorities carrying out provisions of the Patriot Act.

“We felt very strongly that we needed to have laws in Ohio to out our state on the frontline of fighting terrorism,” Jacobson said.

But dissent is building over authority given to police officers, who can now ask, “What’s your name?” as a tool to fight terrorism. Failure to identify oneself could land an individual in jail.

Critics call the measure the Ohio Patriot Act. The law also requires those applying for state driver’s licenses to sign a form that they haven’t supported terrorist organizations.

The American Civil Liberties Union opposed the measure because of the new powers it gives to police.

(Story continues below)


426 posted on 09/04/2007 12:26:18 PM PDT by crazyshrink
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To: crazyshrink

LINK TO ABOVE (sorry)

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,181382,00.html


427 posted on 09/04/2007 12:28:21 PM PDT by crazyshrink
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To: crazyshrink

What relevance is this? The guy identified himself.


428 posted on 09/04/2007 12:29:05 PM PDT by antiRepublicrat
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To: antiRepublicrat

I would tend to look at his record and reputatoin. If its clean, the lesson will have been learned by his dept and others. If its not, then more punative action is called for


429 posted on 09/04/2007 12:29:19 PM PDT by Starwolf
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To: antiRepublicrat

IMHO this story is exactly the planted story the ACLU waants to get out. Based on the number of posts and the disagrement in them, I say we have been complicet (sp).


430 posted on 09/04/2007 12:31:38 PM PDT by crazyshrink
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To: crazyshrink

http://www.acluohio.org/issues/REALID/


431 posted on 09/04/2007 12:35:32 PM PDT by crazyshrink
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To: crazyshrink

http://www.acluohio.org/pressreleases/2007pr/2007.06.21.asp


432 posted on 09/04/2007 12:37:05 PM PDT by crazyshrink
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To: Designer
Actually the receipt check thing only assures that employee ringing customers up engaging in the practice of scanning a cheaper item and then allowing the customer to walk with the merchandise, it is more about keeping their employees honest not the customer. Thieves usually like small expensive easy to pocket merchandise like games, videos, SD picture cards etc. I do not appreciate being treated as a criminal, after I have just spent money in their store. So I no longer shop at places that engage in this practice.
433 posted on 09/04/2007 12:37:34 PM PDT by ThisLittleLightofMine
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To: crazyshrink
IMHO this story is exactly the planted story the ACLU waants to get out. Based on the number of posts and the disagrement in them, I say we have been complicit (sp).

Just like the planets, the interests of conservatives and the ACLU do sometimes align. It happens rarely, but it happens.

434 posted on 09/04/2007 12:40:40 PM PDT by antiRepublicrat
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To: ThisLittleLightofMine

This may very well be the “test case” the ACLU plans to use get these issues into the court system. Let’s just watch and see.


435 posted on 09/04/2007 12:41:22 PM PDT by crazyshrink
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To: antiRepublicrat

Agreed.


436 posted on 09/04/2007 12:43:00 PM PDT by crazyshrink
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To: teledude

“Call it another example of our declining society...”

Exactly. I still grumble about Richard “the shoe bomber” Reid whenever I have to take my shoes off at the airport.

He ruined it for the rest of us.


437 posted on 09/04/2007 12:43:05 PM PDT by Reddy (VOTE CONSERVATIVE in '08!)
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To: antiRepublicrat; Quick1; All
Here's my point: this guy got into a dispute with a store employee based on a store policy he did not agree with. He is free to disagree with this policy.

However, he put the security guard in a position where the guard had to do his job, and then he did not allow the guard to do his job. If you want to disagree with a policy, go talk to the manager BEFORE you buy something and walk out! Write a letter to the store!

THEN, while he is embroiled in this dispute he calls the cops. And when the cop arrives, HE DOESN"T COOPERATE WITH THE COP HE CHOSE TO CALL! Was the cop simply supposed to tell the security guard to back off and let this guy go on his merry way?

The cop's suspicion is already raised because the guy won't let the guard do his job. Then when the cop gets there, the shopper won't comply with a simple identification confirmation tool. Give the cop something and he'll be more apt to help you out with your problem.

What did he expect the cop to do? Take his word for it? "OK sir, you won't allow the security guard to do his job and then you called me but won't even verify your ID so I can talk to you about the situation, but I'm going to just let you go..."

This isn't about an ambiguous law on the books that is open to interpretation. This is about real-world problem solving and just being a normal human being. If you call the cops, cooperate with them. If not, then don't call and be prepared to get into a fist fight with the security guard. In effect, be a man.

438 posted on 09/04/2007 1:15:24 PM PDT by thefactor
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To: Starwolf
Again, I’m sorry, but unless your state is very different from most, especially California where my law license is from, you are very wrong.

In a small way you are correct. Signs cannot serve as a total disclaimation of all rights. For example, signs that say “Ride at your own risk” at a go cart track are virtually meaningless.

In addition, they are totally meaningless regarding the rights of minors, because, in reality, not even a parent can completely sign away a minor’s rights without due compensation to the minor.

I think I know where your mistakes are coming from however.

You are confusing criminal law with civil law

Signs rarely serve as necessary notice under criminal law except where the law provides for certain specific posting requirements, such as the statutory requirements for the size and location of No Trespassing signs or the required construction site signs in Florida that announce that theft from a construction site is a Felony, regardless of the value of the proceeds of the theft.

A sign that says “If you open a sealed box, you have bought it” does not subject such a box opener to criminal prosecution for failure to pay unless the box opener removes the item from the store. Recklessly opening a group of sealed boxes with no real expectation of making payment could be criminally prosecuted under statues relating to vandalism, etc.

Opening just one such box however subject the box opener to civil litigation for the value/diminished value of the opened item in civil court, in a civil suit.

To make a statement that "signs cannot be part of a contract" is totally wrong. PS, re: merchant law. Suggest you try to find a copy of Mortensen v. Shoppers’ Haven. I wrote the brief while in law school.

439 posted on 09/04/2007 1:16:41 PM PDT by MindBender26 (Having my own CAR-15 in Vietnam meant never having to say I was sorry......)
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To: thefactor
However, he put the security guard in a position where the guard had to do his job, and then he did not allow the guard to do his job.

If the guard had been adequately educated by Circuit City, he would have known that the customer has the right to refuse a receipt check. The manager should DEFINITELY have known better.

THEN, while he is embroiled in this dispute he calls the cops. And when the cop arrives, HE DOESN"T COOPERATE WITH THE COP HE CHOSE TO CALL! Was the cop simply supposed to tell the security guard to back off and let this guy go on his merry way?He provided an identity in accordance with Ohio law. He did not provide a photo ID, which is not required under Ohio law.
440 posted on 09/04/2007 1:33:26 PM PDT by Quick1 (There is no Theory of Evolution. Just a list of animals Chuck Norris allows to live.)
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