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cyphur wrote:

steveincowtown wrote:
Playing devils advocate a bit here, but could you provide the section of penal code that he violated that the trooper would have been warning him that he violated?

Flipping someone off is only a crime when witnessed and then complained about/reported by a third party. No third party involved here.

Let's start with common sense public safety - which is REALLY what police should be focused on. Would you rather see someone pulled over for a polite conversation or see the cops investigating a multiple-homicide road rage incident that would likely wind up in innocent casualties?

I'm all for personal liberties, but when you put unrelated third parties in potential danger, you are being reckless. You don't need to agree with me, and I'm not trying to change your mind. I am stating my opinion on the matter, no more and no less.

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

cyphur wrote:
Having an offensive bumper sticker is not nearly as likely to incite violence as flipping someone off. I didn't say I WANTED them to pull anyone over, nor did I say it should be standard practice. However, stupid is as stupid does. Actions SHOULD have consequences. If you flip off a cop, and you get a warning over it, so be it.

With that said, as a citizen, you are fully within your right to tell them to pound sand and object to any perceived harassment. I'd have no problem with that either.

cyphur wrote: However, I don't see the problem in pulling someone over and advising them of the foolishness they displayed, and then politely point out the potential to incite road rage that could potentially result in their own injury or demise.

The guy does not need to be a LEO, either way.