This is disturbing

[Lictor]

Originally Posted by mefdinkins [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The US Constitution in some cases serves as a floor or ceiling for what is lawful/unlawful. In this case it seems that PA had rules that protected individual's privacy beyond what was required by the US Constitution. It looks as though PA now curtailed that 'privacy' to be more in line with other states.

The federal constitution is a floor. It is the minimum amount of protection every individual in the US gets. The states are free to give the individual more protection from government entities, but are not required to do so.

It looks like PA gave its citizens more protection than the federal standard for years and now is reverting back the the minimum (federal law). This isn't ground breaking or disturbing at all.

[Lictor]

And to agree with the previous poster. Texas troopers are vastly more educated than municipal cops. And texas vehicle search is in line with the federal standard.

[Goofier]

Originally Posted by Tasslehofp99 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Not even kidding when I say I believe a revolution is coming in this country in the next 50 years, that or a genocide.

Nah, they'll just Bush-up a new enemy we can all hate equally enough to distract us.

[nonphixion]

last time a cop searched my car he gave up before it was filled with garbage and unfinished mcdonalds, prooving he had not real reason to do so or else he would have finished the search imo!

[Zadrian]

Originally Posted by Sidelle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm jealous. I want out but I'm stuck until divorce is settled. I just don't fit in around here. I'm originally from Washington state and still miss it, so maybe I'll end up back there eventually.

Yeaaah don't be jealous. I'm officially moving to Chestertown in MD... There's nothing there..

I'm actually hoping to move back to PA in a few years, probably Fort Washington.

[Sidelle]

Originally Posted by Tasslehofp99 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah, I'm pretty nervous about the direction this country is headed.



You can be stopped/frisked on the streets of new York just for looking the part, its fucked up.

Things are starting to look more and more like post-Reichstag fire Germany around here, started with the patriot act and then the NDAA...among other horrifying/unconstitutional laws/policies being implemented by our tyrannical government. Not even kidding when I say I believe a revolution is coming in this country in the next 50 years, that or a genocide.

^^It's a scary thought but I agree with you.

Maybe the PA law change is nothing new or disturbing to most people (btw, thanks to those of you who explained it a bit more in this thread) but I tend to believe we're in for more significant changes eventually if people don't open their eyes and start noticing what we're letting slip away bit by bit.

[Sidelle]

Originally Posted by nonphixion [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

last time a cop searched my car he gave up before it was filled with garbage and unfinished mcdonalds, prooving he had not real reason to do so or else he would have finished the search imo!

Haha! Nice.

Originally Posted by Zadrian [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeaaah don't be jealous. I'm officially moving to Chestertown in MD... There's nothing there..

I'm actually hoping to move back to PA in a few years, probably Fort Washington.

Ok. Not jealous anymore. Good luck with your move. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Scikala]

I'd be more concerned with the sheep like apathy of people my age and younger.(30) Even I find myself caring less, as it becomes apparent how little control or influence we really have in our country....some democracy.

[radditsu]

Originally Posted by Sidelle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm jealous. I want out but I'm stuck until divorce is settled. I just don't fit in around here. I'm originally from Washington state and still miss it, so maybe I'll end up back there eventually.



^^Lol that's hilarious!

So, about the probable cause thing... I guess it just bothers me because it makes it easier for cops to get away with shit. I realize not all cops are dicks but a good many of them are. The constitutional protection that we're taking for granted here in this country is slowly being chipped away and if it keeps happening how far will it go and will it ever end?

Does anyone else not feel how divided we've become as a nation? I don't think it's ever been this bad before. I know it sounds tin-foily but it's getting worse and, in my opinion, a lot of it seems to be by design.

...Or maybe I'm just crazy. Lol

Blacks
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movem...r_civil_rights


Irish
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroo...ress/immigrnt/

Aids/gays up until 2012

Civil war?

Pre united states confederation uprisings?


Trail of tears/manifest destiny?

Nation built upon disparate groups have always been splintered. I am glad you paid attention in school.

[phacemeltar]

Originally Posted by nonphixion [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

last time a cop searched my car he gave up before it was filled with garbage and unfinished mcdonalds, prooving he had not real reason to do so or else he would have finished the search imo!

no need, theres a new season of american idol coming out soon!