She obstructed the police's ability to tax and fine people. That's about it.
And we are worried about women holding signs legally while we have a criminal government that runs guns and grenades into mexico while launder drug money through megabanks? And as that occurs over 100,000 people die every year from adverse drug interaction from the same healthcare system the government is forcing us all to buy into while more natural treatments kill no one?
I wish this was all a sick joke.
Woman Arrested for Sign Warning About Police Speed Trap: Obstruction of Justice?
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2012/07/01 19:13:04
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Police initially arrested Natalie Plummer of Houston, Texas and jailed for 12 hours for felony obstruction of justice. Miss Plummer held up a sign warning drivers of a police speed trap and this greatly upset law enforcement. Eventually, police charged Miss Plummer with misdemeanor "walking in the road where a sidewalk is present," otherwise referred to as serious jaywalking.
Houston Police Department didn't want to comment about the arrest or charges against Miss Plummer. The police dropped the serious felony charge, which carries a punishment of several years in prison. "He couldn't take me to jail for holding up this sign or he would have. So all he could do was make up something fake about it," Miss Plummer told KTRK radio.
Did Houston police properly arrest Miss Plummer for obstructing justice? Did they violate her free speech rights?
Daily Mail UK reports:
Houston Police Department didn't want to comment about the arrest or charges against Miss Plummer. The police dropped the serious felony charge, which carries a punishment of several years in prison. "He couldn't take me to jail for holding up this sign or he would have. So all he could do was make up something fake about it," Miss Plummer told KTRK radio.
Did Houston police properly arrest Miss Plummer for obstructing justice? Did they violate her free speech rights?
Daily Mail UK reports:
Natalie Plummer was officially charged with walking in the roadway -- jaywalking, essentially -- though she says the officers in Houston, Texas, who arrested her were just angry that she had tipped off speeders.
Read More: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2165792/Na...
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Dan ☮ R P ☮ 2012 ☮ 2012/07/01 21:00:06
Just ask the people of Stockton...
The should have commended her for reminding motorists to maintain a safe
speed in the interest of Public safety. But obviously the revenue stream wins.
And we are worried about women holding signs legally while we have a criminal government that runs guns and grenades into mexico while launder drug money through megabanks? And as that occurs over 100,000 people die every year from adverse drug interaction from the same healthcare system the government is forcing us all to buy into while more natural treatments kill no one?
I wish this was all a sick joke.
But I agree with your vote
Freedom of speech, whether she gave them the middle finger in the expression of her opinion or with a sign as a concerned citizen warning other drivers of imminent dangers and police presence on the road before them. Guard dog on duty or slow down police are ahead are both an excercise of free speech.
Just as remaining silent when being questioned by police is not obstruction of justice regardless of the purpose of the inquiry. .
Attorney General Eric Holder, is held in contempt of Congress, for withholding the truth... And Ms. Plummer, is criminally charged, for telling the truth.
The (UN) Patriot Act, allows the arrest and detention of anyone, without charge, for 72 hours, and (If) released, it's a felony to speak of the arrest.
Could these be a few indicators of a growing police State?
One could easily speculate that speed traps will become passe. With the growing presence of police (State) Drones... You will receive a ticket by mail, from evidence acquired from aerial speed traps. (If the operator can steer away from the double D's, being tanned, in a nearby Backyard?
More unread legislation, from your elected representatives.
Perhaps, it's time to look beyond your remote control, when voting for the (So called) leadership, we keep giving Ourselves?
It all goes in to the General fund.
Do you expect them to pull out a knife instead of a gun if the criminal had a knife?
Performance of his Duty? Therein lies the perspective.
Clearly, too general a point of view, and I'm guessing more a case of semantics.
Sorry, Law enforcement is not entitled to use "Duty" as an excuse, under every condition. That was my point.
That example was not meant as a "Bar" those are your words and perception.
Just an example, not a general impeachment. The use of "All" is again, your verbiage.
In that singular example, a recently discharged Marine was in his home as a Swat team kicked the door down and entered forcefully. The Marine engaged the unknown and undeclared invaders, as trained. He was killed with numerous bullets.
It was the wrong house for their drug raid.
Of course, we hear a similar scenario, too often. The last was a grandma.
So much for a mans castle?
There are limits and conduct, to authority, unless you live in a police state?
It appears, more and more, that we do.
Rather than allowing speeders to continue speeding, her sign slowed people down and produced a safer environment - which I thought was the duty of the officer.
Taxing and fining people is not upholding the law. The only way that acts as a method to uphold the law is the fact that it can act as a deterrent. She's assisting in the effectiveness of that deterrent as evident by the fact that people are slowing down.
To say she didnt assist in upholding the law would mean for me to accept the law as a revenue generation tool rather than to keep us safe or protect our rights.