Quote from ZZZzzzzzzz:
Behavior is demonstrable, recordable, verifiable, etc.
A "sixth sense" is not.
I am not opposed to profiling of behavior, if the standards are objective and reasonable. As I have mentioned before, it is not a violation of any law I know of to "look suspicious" or even look like a criminal.
Race, religion, etc. are not behaviors directly, so I don't support profiling of race or religion, etc.
We saw the incident at the airports, where the Muslim men were detained, because their behavior was noticed by many to be suspicious. Their behavior, not their garb, or religion, or race.
Had these men acted normally, there would have been no issue.
By the way, seen any lawsuits filed by these men yet for harassment?
Nope, because their behavior was suspicious, and many people observed it.
We need cops, don't get me wrong. However, power can go to the heads of many people, some people become cops not really to protect and serve, but for the power trip.
We need vigilance to observe behavior that is truly suspicious and warrants examination, and equally we need to be vigilant not to allow racists or power freaks to abuse their position.
Power corrupts, this is a fact of life, seen from the beginning of recorded history.
Power to the people simply means that the power ultimately is in the hands of the people, not in the hands of lawmakers, or those who execute the law.
You know AAA, if you weren't so partisan, I think you would probably see more of the abuse of power by the current administration. For nearly 6 years they darn near absolute power controlling all branches of government.
If dems had the same power, I would be just as concerned.
I think you should be concerned as well...
