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Originally posted by shots
Kelly stressed that officers posted at subway entrances would not engage in racial profiling, and that passengers are free to "turn around and leave."
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There goes your argument for violating constitutional rights right out the window.
Originally posted by shots
how can they be unconsitutional when the searches are random, and are not mandatory If you don't want to be searched you just cannot ride
Originally posted by boogyman
I'll be damned if I ever throw my fourth amendment rights out the window.
Originally posted by boogyman
This is ridiculous.
Number one riding the subway isnt a "privilege" some of my taxes go toward the upkeep of this subway so I expect to be able to take advantage of my only viable way of getting around in the city without being unneccesarily hassled.
There is a difference between being searched when entering an airport (private property) and a public area (the subway).