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Right on, I'm going to flip off the next cop I see Fumesucker Jan 2013 #1
I believe it is a good ruling. Jenoch Jan 2013 #2
Probably because any cop that warrants a bird is, more likely than not, an asshole MrScorpio Jan 2013 #3
I think you missed my point. Jenoch Jan 2013 #4
I would defer that reasoning to the bird-flipper in question… MrScorpio Jan 2013 #6
I still don't think anything good can come of it. Jenoch Jan 2013 #8
It's my SOP avoid cops in all cases, as possible MrScorpio Jan 2013 #10
You should work on your reading comprehension if you believe this applies to me. Jenoch Jan 2013 #13
It applies to everyone, including both you and me. MrScorpio Jan 2013 #17
I posted the same thing BEFORE your reply to me. Jenoch Jan 2013 #18
I just love it when people use that false equivalency argument between cops and other occupations MrScorpio Jan 2013 #21
Sure I understand that. Jenoch Jan 2013 #22
The ones that aren't are often compliant. white_wolf Jan 2013 #23
You watch too much TV. djg21 Jan 2013 #40
I believe that they're all POTENTIALLY crooked MrScorpio Jan 2013 #24
I agree with your Jenoch Jan 2013 #25
Most people, especially the racial majority, have no idea about what the police are up to MrScorpio Jan 2013 #27
My experiences with law enforcement Jenoch Jan 2013 #29
As someone with cop associations, you have distinct advantage over people who do not MrScorpio Jan 2013 #30
Oh hell, I've seen a lot of police misconduct, Jenoch Jan 2013 #31
Find. Then don't do it. No one is forcing you to. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #12
"Find"? Jenoch Jan 2013 #15
Yep. djg21 Jan 2013 #37
And if he's an arsehole, what's he going to do? TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #16
Any time the rights of the people are raised over the authority of the police, it is a victory MrScorpio Jan 2013 #20
My point is it's an empty victory, which will result... TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #41
'A police officer can't pull you over and arrest you *just* because you gave him the finger...' Cirque du So-What Jan 2013 #5
Like I said before, a LOT of cops are assholes. nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #7
If someone flips me off for no reason, they are going in a ditch ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #9
Keep reaching for the rainbow, baby! nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #11
And then you will be facing criminal charges, and kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #14
Actually, people who flip others off for no real good reason.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #36
Uh-huh RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #19
I don't know why any cop would worry about getting flipped off Renew Deal Jan 2013 #26
They call it "Contempt of Cop" MrScorpio Jan 2013 #28
you'd have to be an idiot to flip off a cop Skittles Jan 2013 #32
I wouldn't do it MrScorpio Jan 2013 #33
I will probably never flip off a cop... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #34
Also good news to anyone born this way (if any). Amonester Jan 2013 #35
What could possibly go wrong? -..__... Jan 2013 #38
Well, I guess police brutality entertains you. MrScorpio Jan 2013 #39
right. It'll still get you tased or worse. Cops not lawyers librechik Jan 2013 #42
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