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Old 12-02-2011, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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The creativity of LE knows no bounds. They are so fixated on fighting the war on drugs that they will use any means to prosecute people. This one is ridiculous.

As the blog DCist notes, part of the search warrant for the raid contained this:
4. While your Affiant was looking at the smoking devices U/C [redacted] observed a DVD that was for sale entitled "10 Rules for Dealing with Police". The DVD gave the following listed topics that were covered as:
A. Deal with traffic stops, street stops and police at your door.
B. Know your rights and maintain your cool, and;
C. Avoid common police tricks and prevent humiliating searches.
Your Affiant notes that while this DVD is informative for any citizen, when introduced into a store that promotes the use of a controlled substance this DVD becomes a tool for deceiving law enforcement to keep from being arrested. The typical citizen would not need to know detailed information as to US Supreme Court case law regarding search and seizure because they are not transporting illegal substances in fear of being caught.
More here (http://flexyourrights.org/police_say_flex_your_rights_DVD_is_evidence_of_cri minal_activity - broken link).
There you have it, folks: Knowing your rights = "deceiving law enforcement."
As Silverman, who notes that police deparments around the country use the DVD while training cadets, writes:
The Bill of Rights is not a trick or a loophole to protect criminals. It's the highest law of the land. It's also a template for good police work and good citizenship. That's what Flex Your Rights is all about.
Anyone who's watched 10 Rules for Dealing with Police will likely agree that both police and the public stand to benefit when more people learn the film's lessons. Flex Your Rights has seen how numerous institutions, ranging from police departments to high schools to hemp stores, all have a common interest and unique ability to reach specific audiences with this important information. No one should ever be afraid to share it in fear that they'll be accused of condoning criminal activity.


DC Police Say Knowing Your Rights is an Indicator of Criminal Activity! - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine
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