Actually, my single biggest issue with the entire so-called "war on drugs" is the rationalization that we must do this to stop illegal drug dealers has served as the trojan horse to justify a huge erosion in civil rights in my lifetime.chuck j wrote:Within reason they can search my vehicle any time they like , total waste of time for them though . If it helps catch drug runners , illegals or criminals I'm all for it .
Now, there are searches and property seizures for things that have nothing to do with drugs that would have had American's up in arms 50 years ago.
Per srothstein's discussion, I am very aware of what police are and are not allowed to do. I fully understand that there are times where the police are going to search regardless of my opinion. But nowhere is it written that I have to consent to the search. I will comply with lawful orders, and the question of whether or not the search was legal will be decided in front of a judge, not at the side of the road.