Guest #1 January 4, 2009 Story Who the f* is "Jamie Lynn Spears" anyway, and why is she so important that an innocent bystander's civil rights were trampled? Does anybody here still believe that celebs have NOT become the de facto aristocracy in the USA? If this story is true, I hope that this woman gets her day in court. This is an outrage. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 January 4, 2009 QuoteI'm curious as to what would have happened if Adessa Eskridge had dug in her heels and told the cops to take care of their own business without her. But not just deference to power, but fear of the badge, has become an ingrained part of American life -- for good reason. Perhaps wisely, Eskridge allowed the police to drag her along for their scam, saving her complaints until she could hire a lawyer. I call bullshit. She has no case if she agreed to participate. Simply saying no would be enough, but sounds like she was too much of a wimp, and is looking to get paid.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #3 January 4, 2009 Quote I call bullshit. She has no case if she agreed to participate. Simply saying no would be enough, but sounds like she was too much of a wimp, and is looking to get paid. She should be compensated! Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #4 January 4, 2009 Tempest in a teapot. OK, back to my nap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 January 4, 2009 QuoteQuoteI'm curious as to what would have happened if Adessa Eskridge had dug in her heels and told the cops to take care of their own business without her. But not just deference to power, but fear of the badge, has become an ingrained part of American life -- for good reason. Perhaps wisely, Eskridge allowed the police to drag her along for their scam, saving her complaints until she could hire a lawyer. I call bullshit. She has no case if she agreed to participate. Simply saying no would be enough, but sounds like she was too much of a wimp, and is looking to get paid. That's not necessarily the case in Cali. In Mary M. v. City of Los Angeles the Cal Supreme Court identiified the "formidable power" of the police. Power to such an extent that, un that case, the city was liable for the cop raping a woman. It is difficult for many to understand just HOW scary it is to say "no" to a cop. The cops have power, and the idea that there may be repercussions for saying "no" is a helluva prospect. I would not suspect that her damages are great - it's not a million dollar case - but little things like this should not be ignored. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #6 January 4, 2009 You're right. Its the reason they made 'voluntary' searches illegal in the UK back whenever it was. Used to be able to ask people to show you what was in their bag or pockets etc. Of course most law abiding people would do so thinking if they didn't they could be in some kind of trouble even though there was no legal power to request such action from a member of the public Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
