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Re: It Had to Happen Eventually

Cait — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 00:56:30 -0000

Okay, you all know I'm a cop-friendly, but even I wouldn't submit to a car search unless they could show probable cause. I don't even have anything in my car to hide, but the whole idea is bullshit. As to your taking photos on the platform, I would think the cops would welcome photographers and videographers. Invite them to come take photos. It would seem to me that if there were lots of photographers in the subway, it might cut down on crime, and even terrorism. Too much chance of being caught on film. Of course, that probably wouldn't matter to a suicide bomber, but one that's intent on blowing up the subway is likely not going to be stopped by the presence of a cop, either. Especially one who is wasting his time watching and worrying about some guy taking photos.

Re: It Had to Happen Eventually

The Other Mike S — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 19:05:39 -0000

Well done, Vinny!

My pet peeve is the assumption that when you are stopped for a traffic infraction, the cop asks if it's OK to check your car or trunk. I've told my family that I don't care where we're going or what we're doing, if this ever gets asked, the answer is NO! unless they can give me a reasonable probable cause.

Re: It Had to Happen Eventually

Jeff — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 12:16:47 -0000

Vinny, that is more courage and intelligence than most would show on their way to work. Sure it's not courage in the sense that you're fighting terrorists in Afghanistan but it counts. Way to keep your head and way to stand up. I wish that if that situation happened to me I'd do the same. Doubt it though. I'd probably just do what the guy said and get really pissed on my ride to work. Way to go man.

Re: It Had to Happen Eventually

Bridget — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 05:10:21 -0000

Bah, not me - the cop obviously doesn't know the laws, so the mugger will probably be permitted to carry out the offense, cause it wouldn't be considered a terror threat, since he would only be taking a wallet, not pictures.

Re: It Had to Happen Eventually

Trish — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 05:03:09 -0000

Since I've just seen the movie Crash, I'm convinced that you will now get mugged in the station and that cop will be the one who is standing there when you ask for help, he will chase down the mugger, handcuff him, and you will be forced to thank him. LOL.

Re: It Had to Happen Eventually

Bridget — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 01:56:04 -0000

Vinnie, I'm so sorry you had to go through. Of course, if it were me I would have snapped a picture of him staring at me. Then all the way to jail I would have quoted my rights, then sued the police for wrongful arrest, then be filmed with a new catch phrase "can't we all just say cheese?", then write a book based on my persecution, then get on Larry King, then get a cameo role on a major primetime tv show, like CSI as an accidental witness to a crime who took a picture unknowingly of the perp. All this while laughing my ass off at some stupid cop on a power trip. :)

But that's just me. :)

*hugs* and love for ya, Vinnie!