politics - to comply or not comply?

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with the threads on social media of the cops pulling the Lieutenant over there is discussion going around of proper protocols.

for one, the cops were overreacting with using pepper spray to force the driver out and pulling out their firearms over not having a license plate and tinted windows.

some are arguing that if the LT from the army just obeyed he could have potentially avoided being peppered sprayed.

i've read in the past though that some people just don't always comply with cops due to constitutional rights.  arresting someone for no license plate and tinted windows, and drawing firearms and pepper spraying seems excessive.

the LT is mix African American and Hispanic.  the officers are white.  the LT was also in his fatigues too.  at one point the LT says "honstly im afraid to get out of my car", one of the officers reply - "yea you should be".  what cop says that?

this is what the BLM movement is about.  not pure defunding the police, but better training and interaction with the community they're supposed to serve and protect as a whole.

and usually for a traffic stop, officers just write you a ticket and be on your way.  not drawing weapons and pepper spraying.

feel free to share your thoughts

HarryButtsForever · Accepted Answer

I'm not aware of any constitutional right to disobey a lawful command from a law enforcement officer.

If a cop pulls you over and tells you to exit the vehicle, they are well within their authority to escalate to physically forcing you to exit the vehicle.  And if you resist that, they can escalate further to pepper spray or taser.

It doesn't matter who you are - non-compliance with a lawful order from a cop will only result in an escalation of the use of force, and increased charges and penalties against you.  As it should be.

I don't understand why some people think they're special and don't have to comply with a legal order from a cop.  They're delusional.

y · Answer

I have not heard the story, the guy in the car with tinted windows and no plate. Should have known those are all triggers, warnings, cops have no idea what they are dealing with and will be on high alert.  Not the best time to stat being a dick to the cops and not complying with their instructions, that is asking for trouble. From your version, he got exactly what he was asking for.

politics - to comply or not comply?

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