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Originally posted by 2- 7jd
That still doesn't take away from the fact that the checkpoint is unconstitutional, IMO.
Originally posted by Annee
They are annoying & unnerving - plus they slow down traffic. But - I don't really have a problem with their purpose - YET!
Originally posted by 27jd
Originally posted by Annee
They are annoying & unnerving - plus they slow down traffic. But - I don't really have a problem with their purpose - YET!
But when you do have a problem with it, it will be too late. It's purpose has clearly shifted in yuma county, my guess is it's only a matter of time before the power abuses escalate further throughout the country.
Originally posted by 27jd
reply to post by juan_galto
Then why would they need to deputize the BP agents in order to detain U.S. citizens?
Originally posted by jd140
Basically the OP broke the law, got caught and is now crying how he was treated illegally.
Typical response from a habitual criminal.
You wasn't arrested, you was detained. You cannot be arrested and five minutes later they let you go as if nothing happened. They detained you while they searched your car, fined you and then sent you on your way.
Be a man and own up to your responsibilities and pay your fine.
Amen to that, He broke the law, deal with it. I don't think Border Control is that tough actually since more and more illegal immigrants are still getting into our country. You got off easy with the border control, the Mexican boprder control is worse with Americans. I've been to mexico 4 times, each time our car was always searched, for drugs, illegal immigrants, and stolen children. Did he whine about it, and cry, no, he took it like a man, and said thank god they are doing their job!!
Originally posted by harvib
The guy wasn't at the border. He was never in Mexico. He is an American Citizen that was detained without cause or warrant. This should not be acceptable to any American.
Originally posted by KSPigpen
It's draconian and flat wrong that our 'border' extends a hundred miles in...but it's reality...they're gonna get you if you got something you aint suppose to. That's just the way it is. Seems to me like it would be easier to change something about what you got popped for then to move to another state...
Good luck.
Nice "Idealism" - - but totally unrealistic.
Originally posted by harvib
reply to post by Annee
Nice "Idealism" - - but totally unrealistic.
I like how any notion of not giving up ones rights is "idealistic".
Would you care to explain why? Why is it necessary for Americans to be detained within the border. There are solutions that do not involve Americans detainment. Explain to me why this is the one that was chosen.