MechanicalBirbs t1_j1eymz9 wrote
Reply to comment by Sbatio in Mass. State Police to set up sobriety checkpoint starting Thursday in Bristol County by LackingUtility
…do you not want cops to catch drunk drivers?
Sbatio t1_j1f06ds wrote
No. Not with checkpoints that screen all people regardless of any evidence of a crime.
I get that it is legal for the cops to do it but it is in direct conflict with people being secure in their person and effects.
The police should only be allowed to stop you or anyone if they witness you doing something illegal or that would reasonably cause a person to suspect you of a crime.
In the case of DUI, the driver can’t maintain speed or position inside their lane, or they repeatedly break hard, or improper use of lights and signals, failure to fully stop 🛑, etc.
So many things are sufficient to trigger a stop, it is unreasonable to check everyone proactively.
majoroutage t1_j1fym7w wrote
This guy gets it. DUI checkpoints are a presumption of guilt.
Crayonbreaking t1_j1fmnvd wrote
No I don’t. Not with terrorism. This is terrorism. This is everything the USA was founded to protect against.
ratbas t1_j1hoqsb wrote
What's the difference between this and them going door-to-door going through everybody's house? Do you not want them to catch serial killers?
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