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.
The proper response is NOT yes or no. The proper response is to assert your rights per SCOTUS ruling.
“I do not answer questions from law enforcement or agents of the state without the presence of my attorney.”