Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:53:16 -0500
From: "Philip E. Barnes" <peb3@cornell.edu>
Subject: traffic cops; no LBC whatsoever
<...If a police officer views such a simple procedure as a
life-threatening situation, he is certainly in need of a new line of
work... >
Statistically, "routine" traffic stops are one of the most life
threatening encounters for a policeman. Its a fact. More cops have been
killed (run over or shot) during traffic stops than any single other law
enforcement encounter with the public. They have every reason to be on
guard.
<...Similarly, if I need to demonstrate that I am no threat to him
(or her, to be fair) it puts me in a position of submission, another
state I choose not to be put in...>
Its your choice if you want to prove a point. I personally choose to do
what I can to reduce the risk of a mistake being made during what may be a
split second decision on the officer's part. It does not hurt my self
esteem or pride nor does it make me feel submissive.
-Greg
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