09-10-2016, 10:31 AM
(09-10-2016, 08:31 AM)GMDino Wrote: Just do what the police tell you to do and you won't have a problem. If you do have a problem just let the courts handle it.
He followed your advice and it worked!
(09-10-2016, 09:00 AM)6andcounting Wrote: Somehow they're have been ruled legal as long as they're in some small way advertised before they are done. This nonsensical legal loophole still doesn't address the fact that people are being stopped at random and detained without first establishing reasonable suspicious of a crime.
I get your point, but you generally aren't "detained" unless you exhibit behavior that made for probable cause.
(09-10-2016, 09:04 AM)mallorian69 Wrote: Exactly. It's no different than if they started making everyone empty their pockets and submit to a pat down after leaving Wal-Mart because someone somewhere at sometime shoplifted.
Eh, it's not the same thing but you do highlight the problem with proactive policing. It's a bit of a double edged sword. On one hand citizens complain that the police don't prevent crime they just respond to it. On the other hand the same citizens will complain if you do something proactive. It's a fine line to walk. These checkpoints are generally set up on major roadways at times that are known for higher than average rates of DUI. Your analogy doesn't quite hold up as you don't need a license to walk or insurance. But, again, I concede that people have a reason for concern.
