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I am frequently accused of over-thinking things, are you also ?.
Expect to see even more “privileges” with special term contracts waiving your rights as we proceed down the path to the inevitable “police state” we are becoming.
Originally posted by Wertdagf
reply to post by jude11
Maybe if you had a better idea of how to catch and prevent drunk driving we could scrap the whole thing.
People subvert laws written in the blood of innocents in the name of freedom. What should be done?
This freedom ranting is getting old
Originally posted by jude11
And where does the sample end up?
Peace
edit on 29-6-2013 by jude11 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by jude11
Well, what if you haven't done anything wrong, you are not drunk and are forced to the straps and have your blood taken? Still ok with it?
Originally posted by stumason
Originally posted by jude11
Well, what if you haven't done anything wrong, you are not drunk and are forced to the straps and have your blood taken? Still ok with it?
Why then would the Police be wasting their time stopping you? The only reason they would force blood from you is if you refuse a breathalyser or roadside sobriety test, which they would only ask you to do if you have been seen to drive erratically, causing them to suspect you are DUI.
In what world do you think it is is acceptable for people to drive around under the influence and be able to refuse any attempts to prove your innocence by way of a breathalyser etc? If you have been stopped by the Police who suspect you of being DUI and you're not, then you should jump at the chance to take a breathalyser! If you do refuse, then certainly the Police should be expected to obtain evidence by other means.
I am really at a loss here as to what the problem is. They need probable cause to even stop you, much less take the blood in which case you are probably DUI and deserve having the book thrown at you.
Originally posted by stumason
reply to post by kneverr
Oh please - Have you watched the whole video? Everyone of those people was there for 2 reasons, namely they were suspected of driving DUI and then refused to co-operate with the Police by the roadside.
The reason the guy is kicking and screaming is because he has had a drink, is not fit to drive and he knows he is about to be caught for it, not because he is a "patriot", so you can stop your bleeting about "traitors".
In the good Ol' USA you should be able to sue them and make some spare change too.
Originally posted by jude11
Originally posted by stumason
reply to post by kneverr
Oh please - Have you watched the whole video? Everyone of those people was there for 2 reasons, namely they were suspected of driving DUI and then refused to co-operate with the Police by the roadside.
The reason the guy is kicking and screaming is because he has had a drink, is not fit to drive and he knows he is about to be caught for it, not because he is a "patriot", so you can stop your bleeting about "traitors".
So you have judged him guilty without due process...
Ok then.
Peace
Originally posted by jude11
reply to post by stumason
In the good Ol' USA you should be able to sue them and make some spare change too.
And I see you are not from North America at all.
Nice stance but oh, so wrong.
Peace
Originally posted by stumason
Originally posted by jude11
Originally posted by stumason
reply to post by kneverr
Oh please - Have you watched the whole video? Everyone of those people was there for 2 reasons, namely they were suspected of driving DUI and then refused to co-operate with the Police by the roadside.
The reason the guy is kicking and screaming is because he has had a drink, is not fit to drive and he knows he is about to be caught for it, not because he is a "patriot", so you can stop your bleeting about "traitors".
So you have judged him guilty without due process...
Ok then.
Peace
Er, no.. That was a pitifully poor attempt at putting words in my mouth as well as sidestepping the issue, namely why are they in that position in the first place?
Police have an obligation to collect evidence if they believe an offence has been committed. If the suspect refuses to voluntarily supply said evidence, then it should be taken involuntarily. Or are you arguing for a system where people can ignore the laws regarding DUI and then just simply refuse to give a sample which would prove either way if they were guilty and enable them to walk off scot free?
Originally posted by jude11
reply to post by stumason
In the good Ol' USA you should be able to sue them and make some spare change too.
And I see you are not from North America at all.
Nice stance but oh, so wrong.
Peace
I fail to see how me not being from the USA has any bearing on this - DUI is treated the same the world over, it is NOT ACCEPTABLE.
You say I am wrong but have proffered very little, if anything, to state why and what alternatives there are.
Originally posted by stumason
reply to post by kneverr
Oh please - Have you watched the whole video? Everyone of those people was there for 2 reasons, namely they were suspected of driving DUI and then refused to co-operate with the Police by the roadside.
The reason the guy is kicking and screaming is because he has had a drink, is not fit to drive and he knows he is about to be caught for it, not because he is a "patriot", so you can stop your bleeting about "traitors".