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Originally Posted by SelfDefense
Completely different. The colonies did not elect the government. We do.
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I will not argue this further, as I agree with you on many points, and much of the argument is semantics. I don't, however, believe that LEO is always "of the people." I do not wish to engage in cop bashing, as I am aware that it is a dangerous, thankless job that many excellent people take on. However, not all are of this type and I don't think anyone can argue that.
I did not elect a government that allows illegal search and seizure. It is possible that had everyone happilly provided ID, this would have ended peacefully. Then again, that is only a guess and we don't really know. To be honest, it sounds like a bit of chest beating by the Police to me. If a group of law-abiding citizens wants to make it known that open-carry is legal, that is their right.
For the police to harrass them while eating in an attempt to discourage them from exercising their legal rights is deplorable. Should the harrassed citizens kneel down to the Police? Or should they take a stand and make an issue of it? That is purely their choice. I commend them, personally.
We can agree that you would not do the same, which is also your right.