That is mostly reasonable. The only flaw in you argument is that the cop failing to properly articulate the crime, No one should just comply with them. This is a critical failure and the main impediment to a proper resolution. It is incumbent upon the cop, not the citizen to take every step in the interaction in the correct manner. As to facilitate the course of action of the citizen who cannot be expected to have proper training for these type of situations.
The police can be all too easily weaponized against the people. So it is imperative the the "rights" of EVERYONE are upheld in every interaction.
That is first and foremost.
So what you are proposing here, while obviously not a foolish course of action since you want to resolve the issue, Is to do the Cops work for them. And ultimately not the correct action to take.
I agree with you. Totally. I would just add that we have to assume that cops do not know their job and our rights. You can test the waters, but to stay on a sinking boat with your son also on that boat was bad judgment. You or I would have skated out of that easily. Most of the commenters here would be arrested for assault, I fear. They just can't see the long game in the moment. Thanks for your comment.
That is mostly reasonable. The only flaw in you argument is that the cop failing to properly articulate the crime, No one should just comply with them. This is a critical failure and the main impediment to a proper resolution. It is incumbent upon the cop, not the citizen to take every step in the interaction in the correct manner. As to facilitate the course of action of the citizen who cannot be expected to have proper training for these type of situations.
The police can be all too easily weaponized against the people. So it is imperative the the "rights" of EVERYONE are upheld in every interaction.
That is first and foremost.
So what you are proposing here, while obviously not a foolish course of action since you want to resolve the issue, Is to do the Cops work for them. And ultimately not the correct action to take.
I agree with you. Totally. I would just add that we have to assume that cops do not know their job and our rights. You can test the waters, but to stay on a sinking boat with your son also on that boat was bad judgment. You or I would have skated out of that easily. Most of the commenters here would be arrested for assault, I fear. They just can't see the long game in the moment. Thanks for your comment.
Agreed, and there is wisdom there. Sometimes even if we are correct, we can be naive in the way we act.
In a sense, lose the battle in a lesser way for the sake of your child, but proceed to win the war later on would be a better course of action.