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@David_Eight
Thanks for that video. I want to be like that kid. He wasn't always the most elegant with his words but he was right the entire time. That's what I would like to do when the cops show up. I'd just like to state my rights, ask am I free to go, and then have them go away.
I didn't read the whole thread before linking that video, so a few things to consider.
- There is no federal law stating that sleeping in your is illegal but, some states and or cities do. So if you're in a state or city where it IS ILLEGAL, definitely don't do this lol. They'll just arrest you.
- If it IS LEGAL where you are, theoretically you don't have to move and can stay as long as you want. But, the cops will escalate things and start looking for other reasons to arrest our fuckery you.
- Have you considered going to a 24hr gym or something similar? So if anyone hassles you, you're just going to the gym. Just an idea.
- If your renting a camp site you do have "Campers Rights" and can tell the cops to fuck off. I remember watching a similar video to the one I linked about that specifically. I'll add it later if I can find it. Best of luck though 🖖
It's really helpful to say what country you are in.
Lol was it not immediately obvious with this description of police? The us has the worst police issue like ever. Cops in other corrupt authoritarian countries at least don't pretend they aren't corrupt and authoritarian
U.S.A.
During the pan, I ran out of stuff to watch. I ended up watching police-cams and dash-cams of car chases. Ironic, given that I loathe the police. But it's way better than fake reality TV cause it's authentic.
I believe in our rights not to be abused by police. I believe even more that asserting our rights can make us a target for bullies. I'd say clam up and offer nothing beyond an ID. Tell them you don't want to speak without representation. You may have to invoke your right to stand mute for it to be relevant in court (if it comes to that) to argue that that was your intent. I think that's the best way to say nothing without appearing to challenge their power.
I am not an expert or lawyer or anything. I just know that I've seen a LOT of videos of cops getting belligerent when they feel challenged and they are fucking violent. There may be some who aren't, but I wouldn't gamble on it at all. My plan, if confronted, is to obey every physical order and never to argue.
I don't have reason to think I'll ever have a confrontation with a cop (I'm not a "kid" anymore) beyond maybe a speeding ticket, but if it happened, I'd be super compliant and assert my rights after the fact.
'That’s not exactly how the Founders framed the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but it is what Craig and Marc Wasserman want you to do.'
"Why did you pull me over? I’m not discussing my day. Am I being detained or am I free to go? If detained, you say, “I invoke the Fifth [Amendment],’ and then you shut the fuck up.”
I'd just show them my ID.
Well, go buy a shitty minivan and drive it through some small towns and then after you get harassed you might get fed up a little. Maybe I was too ambiguous with the post title....I should have posted "what should I do" rather than "what do you do"
I have no specific advice but check out the book "Talking to strangers" by Malcolm Gladwel, it might be insightful.