[monocle]

That’s because America tends to believe in these things called “rights” for all citizens regardless of what they may have done.

There are alternatives to the exclusion rule. For example, evidence obtained without a warrant could be admitted and the officer guilty of such misconduct could be prosecuted.

[eastforker]

For example, evidence obtained without a warrant could be admitted ..................So, you are in favor of doing away with the Bill of Rights are you?

[Turbopilot]

There are alternatives to the exclusion rule. For example, evidence obtained without a warrant could be admitted and the officer guilty of such misconduct could be prosecuted.

Punishing the wrongdoer does nothing to restore the rights that were violated. Rights belong to the individual and, if they are violated, it is the individual whose position must be restored.

Imagine a burglar breaking into your house and stealing some of your things. He is later caught with the things he stole. What you are advocating is exactly like saying that as long as the burglar is punished for stealing, it's okay if he keeps what he stole.

I support punishing authorities who violate individuals' rights intentionally, maliciously, or in bad faith. There are already federal statutes, both civil and criminal, to punish those who violate rights under color of law. But the first priority has to be restoring the rights that were violated.