[AnklePocket]

Gov. McGreevey just signed into law a bill outlawing racial profiling with strict guidelines and harsh penalties. Maybe not a fun time to be a Police Officer in the Garden State. Also, of course, our two lovely Senators voted "NO" on the Partial Birth Abortion Ban clearly stating that they approve of us killing our children. Get a quick definition of partial birth abortions and try not to become physically and emotionally ill. I know I was a Texan in a past life - I just feel it deep in my bones.

[BamBam]

We had a sheriff's deputy that was nice enough to speak at our last Tennessee Firearms Association meeting. He is African-American and spent years on the gang task force.
This gentleman told us that racial profiling was a very effective tool for law enforcement. He seemed bewildered that any law enforcement agency would have this tool taken away.

[rock jock]

I have a hard time seeing how one can prove racial profiling, except in very extreme situations. This law is declaring open season on cops who use good intuition and experience to discern bad behavior. Every cop that pulls over a black motorist or arrests a black drug dealer is susceptible to a charge of "racial profiling." Wanna bet that minority areas of town will see their crime skyrocket as cops will avoid patrolling, and thus confrontations with, criminal members of the minority community?

[Gusgus]

Folks,
My son-in-law, is half Chinese, half white, but he looks Hispanic. Honest truth. He has been pulled over 11 times by local officers in the past year. Never for a violation. Always just to check his license, registration, insurance card, and do a visual walk around of his vehicle in order to check out the interior. Every time, they let him go, without a citation, and without an explanation. Also, he drives a fairly new tan mini van, in excellent, clean condition, not a junker or red sports car. The only conclusion we can come to, is racial profiling.

I live on a major roadway, and autos are pulled over in front of my home day & night. The vast majority of drivers are people of color. Though it may even be justified, racial profiling is alive and well in this state.

Of course, out of fear of legal action, Jersey LEOs will now only pull over white males. Fun, fun, I can't wait to drive the roads tomorrow. "Sir, you where traveling 56 mph in a 55 zone. I'm afraid I'm going to have to write you up." :rolleyes:

[Gusgus]

originally posted by AnklePocket
I know I was a Texan in a past life - I just feel it deep in my bones.

You too, eh?

[Skunkabilly]

My son-in-law, is half Chinese, half white, but he looks Hispanic.

LOL sounds like my step-brother.

He looked like a Latino Bob Marley before he cut his dreads off.

[AnklePocket]

Since the thread lives:
I just saw the Bill signing on the news and I really have never seen such an ***-licking session in my life - honestly. You've really got to see it to believe it if you get a chance. Every signature (maybe 20 or so) was performed with a different pen probably to give out as souvenirs and the juvenile jumping around behind our great leader was completely devoid of dignity.
It's really insane around here in our state government and has to change when the next elections roll around or I'm throwing in the towel and moving. McGreevey is like a mini Clinton or some crap, but probably worse.

[DeltaElite]

Racial profiling is wrong, just plain wrong.
Stopping people based on race is intolerable.
I don't care who condones it, racial profiling is immoral.

Do you get the feeling that I am against it? ;)

[AnklePocket]

As a citizen it sends a clear message to me that many feel that the judgement of our Law Enforcement Officers inferior. If, in fact, it is then raising hiring standards would seem more prudent than passing blanket legislation that may do more harm than good. Certainly, others can speak with much more credibility than I - just my perception.

[J Miller]

I have a question.

Is suspicious behaviour different for different races?

To me suspicious is suspicious regardless of a persons color.

[DeltaElite]

You are correct, suspicious is suspicious, no matter what the race.
Racial profiling is targeting due to race, not the activity of the individual.
Racial profiling is racism, plain and simple.