Not cooperating with authorities sure works out well in the various slums, ghettos & gang-ridden immigrant communities throughout the U.S.
Ever seen an episode of cops? In case you haven't, it usually goes something like this:
1) Suspect is pulled over for what could be a minor infraction.
2) Officer on scene asks them if they've been using or if they have any drugs in the car.
3) If suspect is reluctant, officer assures them that "The only way I can help you is if you're honest with me." This usually leads to...
4) Consent to search. Cop finds paraphernalia.
5) Suspect declares that the paraphernalia found "is not mine! This is my cousin's car/my friend rode with me a few days ago and must have left it/I have no idea where that came from."
6) Suspect is arrested.
The show would be a lot more boring if everyone was aware that they could shut up, not consent to any searches, and get an attorney. As far as being a good member of a community goes, I would give that tip-o-the hat to the one who sets the example of holding up individual rights to his own family, friends, and other members of the community. To reiterate, the job of a law enforcement officer is to
gather evidence in order to get convictions.
Well Waterhouse helped me when I bought 10 revolvers (after 2 years in Iraq), he had the multiple form ready and off I went. Only bought revolvers though. The FED has not rousted me out of my tent at Camp Cupcake Iraq!! Over 4 years in Iraq, and I was so happy GEN Casey admitted we will be here another decade!! More guns to buy!! If the ATFE wanted to get serious, they would be blocking cargo ship deliveries into MEXICO. And the same could be done coming out of mexico. Look at all the guns seen on the news, military grade automatic firearms and rocket launchers are not bought at the mom and pop store is san antonio!!
Thanks a lot for your service, dude. That's a lot of tours, and every firearm you buy when you're stateside is well earned, IMO.