That isn't what Gates says. He says he presented a photo ID and the cop arrested him anyway in his own home for doing nothing!. It is amazing here that so many folks here are willing to take the cop's word as gospel truth over the word of a property owner citizen arrested in his own hom.
That's not what happened at all. Read the article and then try to apply a little common sense. Gates acted as belligerently as possible to simple routine questions. Then as the police officers were leaving he attacked and threatened them and deliberately provoked an incident. Then he played the I'm a victim of racism game.
>>It is amazing here that so many folks here are willing to take the cop’s word as gospel truth over the word of a property owner citizen arrested in his own hom.<<
Good point. I think I’ll use that argument with the judge next time I get a ticket.