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There is abuse of power.

There is stupidity.

This qualifies as both.

What really rubs me the wrong way - there were alot of officers there that night. Were they "just following orders?" Did any of them speak up? Something doesn't seem right.

"May I see your papers please?" will be the next question to come out of some black suited jack booted thug at the local hot dog restaurant.

Absolutely. We are but sheep, most of us that is. If the police / government official says "JUMP BOY!", most of us will respond "HOW HIGH, SIR?".

Makes me sick. Our founding fathers would freak over crap like this.

Has anyone else come in contact with the "new breed" of state patrol?
Black suited, Gestapo style.
I was stopped at a "checkpoint" where "my papers" where scrutinized for 30 minutes, I was questioned about the contents of my coolers (camping and picnic supplies - no alcohol), who I was with, why I was here, ect.. ect...seems that they were having trouble with "some people drinking and smoking pot”. The leader of the crew was straight out of a nazi war movie. Even his buddies kept their distance from him. He repeatedly tried to "bait" me into arguing and was very abusive in his tone and demeanor. Eye contact with some of the other officers indicated their fear of and distaste for the actions of this guy but they were clearly scared of him. I have never seen the all black uniform before, is this a new trend?