Oh “shame on me” and “I’m a coward”, yet if DWI checkpoints are so unconstitutional why haven’t YOU challenged them in court, or would that actually mean you’d have to get off your ass and actually do something other then posting a video and yelling at people with opposing viewpoints? Meanwhile, if a drunk driver hits you or you crash while drunk, the same evil police officers, firefighters and medics that all work together will try to save your life regardless. It’s so easy to show a video of some police officers perhaps abusing their power, when thousands help people everyday.
I can’t “get off my ass” and challenge them because I have a job and three kids and no standing to challenge them.
I didn’t say that checkpoints are unconstitutional. In fact, 9 political appointees in black robes have upheld the idea. They also upheld Obama care by the way.
This video is a Constitutional issue concerning the 4th and 5th Amendments, and a governing philosophy issue. The video is illustrative of why giving strangers power over your life is always dangerous. Those cops were very skilled at subverting the Constitution. Probable joke and smoke about it at the donut shop.
Citizens who want big gubment, and want to transfer and manage risk on the backs of others demand strong Police powers. Citizens who want small gubment, and a realistic acceptance of risk make no demands for enhanced Police powers.
If all the cops did was try to save lives and protect property then I have no problem with them. However, apparently too many have time to man check points and shoot dogs. When making a property theft complaint these hero’s just don’t give a crap because it costs money to pursue property crimes. Now DUI, seat belt, tail light out, B.S. like that PAYS bucks. So hence the priorities.
I do vote to de-fund the Police and give the money to the fire department at every opportunity. Hell I have never met a fire department guy I didn’t like. The LEO’s I have met are about 30% good guys, 70% jackasses with control issues.
Law Enforcement should be working to regain the trust they have lost. I don’t have to do anything but assert my Constitutional rights at every opportunity and encourage and educate others to do the same.