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Just let them do it without saying a word or else.



 
 
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Old October 6th 08, 11:26 PM posted to rec.autos.driving
Matthew Russotto
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Default Just let them do it without saying a word or else.

In article >,
Brent P > wrote:
>On 2008-10-06, Harry K > wrote:
>
>> I happen to agree that that is what _should_ be. Reality though is
>> that you will rarely win an argument with a cop. Pushing it will
>> usually result in a trip to the grey bar hotel. Thus one must decide
>> just how far one wants to stick up for principles in view of the high
>> cost and probability of losing.

>
>There is something to be said for learning *how* to argue with cops. The
>problem is it takes practice and understanding.


There isn't a way, because you could use the softest words possible
(or none at all), and it will go down in the police report that you
were shouting, waving your arms, etc. Cops lie. They don't report
the facts, they report a story designed to get a conviction, with some
specific details added to provide verisimilitude.
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