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Originally Posted by theking
The simple fact is that one must comply with the verbal commands of an officer...even if the command is as simple as shut up...or one is in violation of the law. The officer does not have to initially go into any explanation of why he is commanding you or what the consequences may be if you do not comply. If you are told to shut up and you do not...you are in violation. If at a later point the officer is deemed to be in violation of law or regulations then one has a cause of action.
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simply not true..
a police officer cannot arrest you for not shutting up if he says "shut up", he has to have a reason to arrest you such as "causing a disturbance" and it would be proper procedure to inform someone of such..
regardless even if it was proper police procedure i dont think the majority of americans want police to arrest people for asking a question .. police are there to PROTECT AND SERVE not to just dole out arbitrary punishment. I think its completely reasonable to want have police state their request and what will happen if they don't comply..
we have all heard this many times either in real life or on cops. they say "stop ___" or you will be arrested for ____" if they dont comply they are arrested..
i have never seen a cop say " don't stand near that pole" and someone say " why" and then they get tackled and arrested.
the guy overreacted and was an idiot , that is not in question , i think anyone can agree on that ,, but its not unreasonable for them to answer him when he asks why ..