Re: cop magnet scouts

["McDowell's" <gmcd@domain.elided>]

Tom Mandera wrote:

> McDowell's wrote:
> >

Tom,    Great idea Tom, as soon as i turn 21 i will start using it. I just
foud out today that if i'm cought with
any alcohol in my blood I ca get my license taken away. even if i've had one
beer 2 hours ago.
    Grant

> >     Does any one else have a scout that is a cop magnet? i just got
> > pulled over for drunk driving
> > but was'nt even close to drunk.
>
> I've only been pulled over twice in Scouts...
>
> > pulld me over and searched
> > my car(agianst my constitutional rights). He said I  was crossing the
> > center line many times-Bullshit!!
> > played  his game and said "yes sir, no sir" , "everything in the back is
>
> I've become quite sick of this harassment by those paid to "serve and
> protect".. I say "Yes sir" and "No sir".. but I certainly don't give an
> inch or offer up information.  They get what I legally must provide.
> They're also greeted with, "Hello, Officer, may I have your name and
> badge number?" and that information goes right into my notepad that's
> sitting on my lap... puts the officer on the defensive right from the
> start.  They're aware I'm tired of being harassed now, and that I've
> filed complaints with the District Attorney.  Now I just take notes...
> and since they never seem to pull me over for a justifiable offense, I'm
> quickly let go.
>
> Of course, this only works well when you're 100% legal. ;-)
>
> When I got my ticket in '95, the cop was really irritated with me..
> rather than shiver n' shake in my boots (like he wanted me to) I put the
> seat back n' took a nap while I waited for him to get his paperwork
> overwith.. I think that bugged him. ;)
>
> -Tom