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This. I came here just to say that.

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Please do not consent to any random searches. Cops can only do it legally if you consent. They will word it like you should consent, but please exercise your right to not not be searched! You can say no. While I have nothing illegal in my car I don't want cops rooting around in it on principal.

I am amazed how many people don't know they can and should decline a request to search. A friend of mine got pulled over for speeding and he told me "I had to let them search my car for drugs otherwise they were going to impound it."



It amazes you how many people don't know precisely which statements an officer makes are lies, and which actions will get them beaten or shot?

It doesn't amaze me, sadly. These are hard things to know.


An officer can force you out of the car, legally, and, if you have your cell phone in your hand, he could mistake it for a gun and kill you. It's enough to make me never want to leave my house.


If it makes you feel better the police can probably also break down your door on a no-knock warrant for the house next door and shoot you on your couch.


I'm sorry, I might be too unreasonable in my expectations, but the Bill of Rights are fundamental, basic starting rights in the United States. I think every citizen should have a basic understanding of just them, if nothing else.

Knowing your rights is important to not be taken advantage of. This should be taught in school.




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