I'm in no way advocating being sheepish or groveling. I've not done so when interacting with LEOs, and I don't intend to start now. Nor was I implying that you will get hurt or abused by the officer if you fail to be polite. However, there are many aspects of law enforcement that are discretionary. I'm simply stating that you will be far more likely to be treated leniently if you're polite. I don't think we disagree, Abraham. I just wanted to make sure I was clear.Abraham wrote:LucasMcCain,
None of us would disagree with you.
Of course, be polite, cooperative, etc. with LEO's.
Sheesh...
It's the lack of LTC knowledge some display we're concerned about.
This statement makes me think of a police state where I have to grovel: " You'll find things go a lot easier for you than if you do otherwise."
Really?
If I'm not breaking any laws nor working at being a smart aleck, (which, I'd never do, I'm respectful) I "don't" have to be a groveler and I won't - if you think that makes me some sort of hard case, well, I'm not. I'm just not willing to be some sort of cringing, please, I'll do what you say Mr. Authority, though I've done nothing wrong, just don't hurt me, type.
Nah, that aint happening...
