"Little l" Libertarians, what parts of the party platform do you DISAGREE with?

[WonderNine]

By the way, I have made a difference. The fact that I am out there means drugs have lost one more victim. I won that battle, and will live to fight the war.

Care to elaborate?

 

[Daniel T]

I'll accept that position as soon as you show me a breathalyzer device that can detect the presence of marijuana or crack or herion or.....

So just how do you advocates of individual rights propose that we enforce the laws?

Absolutely not needed. If a driver is incapable of driving safely, they may be charged with DWi, DUI, whatever. Having a measurable BAC is handy as evidence, but is not required for a conviction. There is a reason why a field sobriety test can be administered, and a reason that police cars have cameras.

DWI = Driving While Intoxicated. Not "Driving While Intoxicated By Alcohol".

 

[liliysdad]

Care to elaborate?

Sure. I have never once taken any type of illict or illegal drug. I was simply saying that I refuse to take that fall.

 

[WonderNine]

Since I don't know who I'm really talking to here, I'm gonna leave it at that. Are you on vacation or something? You were responding to me at 3am CST and now you're here again.

 

[liliysdad]

it couldnt have been 3am, but it was after midnight..and now im at work...

 

[priv8ter]

Oh, I SEE

If I found something else to get him on, and wanted to really nail him, Id make that call.

So, what you really mean is:

DRUGS are bad


But, using your position of power to selectivly enforce SOME laws to get someone you REALLY want to nail, is okay.

That sounds like a brand of morality I certainly want enforced on me.

The 'Free State Project' is sounding better and better each day.

greg

 

[liliysdad]

Let me clarify. I cannot enforce federal laws....

Hers a scenario. Say I stop a guy for 20 over..and smell a strong odor or marijuana. I search the vehicle, and find a substantial amount. In the search, i find the magazine. I coould, and might, call the ATF up about the mag....after I charge him locally. I doubt I would, but I could, depending on the individual. If th emagazine was all I found, it would be overlooked.

 

[WonderNine]

it couldnt have been 3am, but it was after midnight..and now im at work...

Find any drug dealers under your desk?

 

[WonderNine]

But, using your position of power to selectivly enforce SOME laws to get someone you REALLY want to nail, is okay.

That sounds like a brand of morality I certainly want enforced on me.

It's always ok as long as THEY have the power. When somebody else has that power then it becomes a bad thing. Retired police are famous for this attitude.

 

[liliysdad]

Find any drug dealers under your desk?

I was waiting for that one. I am reserve Officer. i have a normal 40+ hr a week job, and put at least 20 more in on the weekends, at no pay. I do it to help the community, to make a difference.

 

[fix]

Absolutely not needed. If a driver is incapable of driving safely, they may be charged with DWi, DUI, whatever. Having a measurable BAC is handy as evidence, but is not required for a conviction. There is a reason why a field sobriety test can be administered, and a reason that police cars have cameras.

Sounds pretty simple, but really what you just said was that yes, you would prefer officer discretion be the sole arbiter of...roadside justice as it were. This opens the door for gross infringement of 4th Amendment rights whether you realize it or not.