gutshot II
Regular Member
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Only once did a cop get violent, years ago, grabbed my arm when I did not respond to him as I was coming out of a c-store. Remained silent after I was arrested. Never cuffed, firearm not seized, never spoke. About 10 minutes later I was "free to go" and immediately went down to the cop shop and requested a audience with the senior cop on duty. Reminded him of RSMo 544.180 and that the language is very specific. Requested that he re-train his cops on how assaulting citizens being a criminal act. Reminded the senior cop that the c-store has it all on video and that I have a copy. Have not heard of a similar incident in my area since...but, that does not mean much...snip...
I understand that anyone can walk up to anyone else and attempt to engage in conversation...I still contend that you ignoring the cop will, in just about every case, result in the cop getting violent because you are ignoring him....snip...
I am having trouble reconciling these two quotes. Which is it, "once, years ago" and "Have not heard of a similar incident in my area since" or "in just about every case"? It can't be both.