Freddie Gray ran from police because he had a cold and didn’t want any of them to catch it.
The less virtuous a people, the greater its need for laws.
AP is crazed. There is no way the Constitution can be ignored that way.
It’s my understanding that not following a lawful order will get you jailed or killed. If you attempt to talk a cop, you’ll wind up giving them a reason to lock you up. It’s a no-win situation.
Be polite, be professional, but never give them any information more than what they’re asking.
I’m reminded of a story about a witness being coached by a lawyer. The lawyer asks, “What do you tell the prosecutor when they ask, ‘Do you know the time?’” The witness thinks for a second, looks at his watch, and in that moment, the lawyer stops him and says, “Wrong. You answer either ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Providing more information than they need is what gets you into trouble.”
So when a cop pulls you over for speeding and asks, “Do you know how fast you were going?” Don’t offer up an excuse. You either incriminate yourself or lie. You say “yes” or “no.” That puts the officer back on the line and you don’t incriminate yourself. If they come back with, “How fast do you think you were going?” your answer should be, “I have the right to remain silent.” Done.
Most blacks, when approached by anyone of authority, immediately go on the defensive and get stupid. If you didn’t do anything wrong, you ask, “Am I being detained or am I free to go?” You continue to repeat that until they answer the question. If they detain you, they have to have a reason.
If you’re carrying an ounce of pot or something illegal, expect to be jailed. But jail is better than dead.
Isn't that how most of us carry our pocket knife? I didn't realize that it sounded so sinister.
I expect that the cops responsible for breaking Freddie Gray’s back and his death will be charged pretty soon and after they are convicted will find prison less than hospitable. It’s a shame that agitators and inept politicians triggered a riot before law enforcement had a chance to do anything.
Freddie Gray had a record. If he was on parole or probation, did that give police the right to stop and question/search him at will? Would being on parole/probation prohibit him from carrying a weapon, including a pocket knife of any kind?
Makes sense.
Broken windows....
The depends on what COLOR you are. /s