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On Jun 20, 4:16 am, Alan Baker wrote:
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"Maxwell" wrote:
"Alan Baker" wrote in message
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Sorry, but no.

I have the right to go about my business without being "shaken down"
by
anyone.

Sure, and as soon as you identify yourself and your authority to be
there,
you have no problem. But if you were able to tie the hands of law
enforcement, anyone could be there, for any reason.

I don't need authority to be there, and as far as identifying myself
goes, that means giving my name and address -- verbally.


And for good measure immediately afterwards smile, extend your
hand and add, pleased to meet you.


Be cordial of coarse and keep your hands in sight, but be careful of hand
shakes, especially on initial contact.

Cops are taught that there is at least one gun at EVERY scene, their OWN.
Never do anything to approach their firearm side, it's the first thing an
unarmed bad guy is going to consider, and an attempted hand shake is a know
set-up. If you notice, a good cop will always stand at and angle to you,
never facing you directly. They are taught from birth to keep their gun on
the far side of you. This makes hand shaking a good bit of a red flag.