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Don't ask for politeness

Started by Pat K, March 04, 2009, 03:56 PM NHFT

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Pat K

March 04, 2009, 03:56 PM NHFT
"A Canadian who demanded courtesy from a U.S. border security guard says he was pepper sprayed and held in custody for three hours for asking the disrespectful officer to "say please" when ordering him to turn his car off during a search."

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=1351216

Jim Johnson

#1
March 04, 2009, 04:01 PM NHFT
Can I have a little less police state please?   :P

Pat K

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March 04, 2009, 04:02 PM NHFT
Quote from: Facilitator to the Icon on March 04, 2009, 04:01 PM NHFT
Can I have a little less police state please?   :P


Oh your gonna get a clubbing for that one.

Lloyd Danforth

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March 04, 2009, 04:02 PM NHFT
Gee!  Apparently Obama's Foreign Relations are going to suck!

KBCraig

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March 04, 2009, 10:15 PM NHFT
Wow, CBP must have their own --rather "unique"-- use of force continuum.  :o

QuoteA spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers are trained on how to handle confrontation, and refusal to comply with a direct order is justification to use capsicum spray, also known as pepper spray, or other "soft techniques" such as physical holds.

Sam A. Robrin

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March 05, 2009, 11:12 AM NHFT
What does Miss Manners say is the proper procedure for administering pepper spray?
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