War Veteran Arrested for “Rudely Displaying” Rifle in Texas.

[Ronin13]

Tell me how legally they are not the same situation. And as far as I'm aware, the cops should only care about the law, not whether the person is a dick or not.

And again, I read, but have not bothered to confirm, that this same vet has other videos of himself in similar situations. And I bet there are no other videos of the law student.

I understand what you're trying to say, an as far as you're aware you're grabbing at straws here. Aloha already explained it, no need to continue on with arguing against it. Intent is the key word you're looking for. The law student went out with the intent to be contacted by LEO(s), this guy was carrying his rifle in case of contact with an animal. Completely different.

[generalmeow]

I understand what you're trying to say, an as far as you're aware you're grabbing at straws here. Aloha already explained it, no need to continue on with arguing against it. Intent is the key word you're looking for. The law student went out with the intent to be contacted by LEO(s), this guy was carrying his rifle in case of contact with an animal. Completely different.

So you guys say it, and it's fact? No point in arguing? I know why you're arguing it Ronin - because you said it was a dick move to not give your name to the police, even if your rights are being violated.

Where are you getting your information from that the law student had the intent to get abused by the cops? You don't think he would have been happier if he didn't get abused? I'm sure he had the intention, and expectation, of never getting harassed by police, because the law says he shouldn't get harassed. And his expectation was that the police would follow the law. That would be my expectation when I'm following the law.

He had the intent that if he was harassed, he would film it. So did this guy. I know, because that's what he did.

Let me announce my intention that if my rights are ever being violated, and I have a video camera on me, I will film it. Doesn't mean I'm looking for it. I would prefer my rights not get violated. So do I now have the intent to lure the police into violating my rights?

[buckshotbarlow]

I understand what you're trying to say, an as far as you're aware you're grabbing at straws here. Aloha already explained it, no need to continue on with arguing against it. Intent is the key word you're looking for. The law student went out with the intent to be contacted by LEO(s), this guy was carrying his rifle in case of contact with an animal. Completely different.

Cats are a pain in the ass...200lbs of pissed off mtn lion! Elk hunting sucks when you come across fresh paw prints...As for the arresting officers, i hope they get canned. Then, I hope the dad makes his paycheck...