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So when are they gonna start giving up the bloggers?? And the internet posters. It is a slippery slope my friends.
Its not, and they would not be able to bring charges against anyone, based solely on an anonymous tip.
Originally posted by Afterthought
Not to mention, if they get a report that someone heard a person say they were going to shoot a government official, isn't that hearsay?
Last I heard, hearsay isn't admissible in a court of law.
What they COULD do, however, is keep those people that had been called out by their neighbors under greater surveillance, and enter them into databases, and, perhaps, get court ordered mental evaluations.
Originally posted by Afterthought
reply to post by captaintyinknots
I understand that, Captain Obvious.
The tip would lead to a search of the home. Hence, why I was so insistent on everyone understanding that they need to request a warrant. Like I stated before, some people will allow police access to their homes without a warrant, but they will be signing their own arrest warrant. People should NEVER, under any circumstances, allow the police or any other agency to search their home without a warrant.
Originally posted by Afterthought
reply to post by captaintyinknots
What they COULD do, however, is keep those people that had been called out by their neighbors under greater surveillance, and enter them into databases, and, perhaps, get court ordered mental evaluations.
Greater surveillance? You mean like warrantless wire taps and email collection?
Mental evaluations?
The more you talk, the more ridiculous you sound.
I hate to break it to you, but they're doing all of this already without getting neighbors to snitch.
So I take it you are a scholar of the law? Naw, didnt think so.
You really need to educate yourself. I know things are moving quickly, but that's no excuse not to keep up with the laws.
Once again, there you go, changing what was said, even though it is right there in front of you. I said warrantless searches are illegal. I also said that these things could lead to being placed under more surveillance. How you got from there, yo "its illegal to tap someones phone without a warrant" is beyond me.
You said it's illegal to tap someone's phone without a warrant?
Considering that you are, once again, attributing things to me that I never said, no, I am not.
You're wrong.
Thats simply not true, once again. I take it you wont provide the sources that I asked for in my other post? ya know why that is? Because there are no reports. Because it didnt happen.
I suppose if they got a tip that someone was up to devious activities, they would get a warrant. At least I hope they would, but they act as though they're above the law these days. Just remember that it's never OK to let them into your home without a warrant. There is no grey area here.
Originally posted by angrysniper
Way for every single person in this thread to take the Sheriff's words out of context.
Privacy tip: Don't accidentally consent!
If the police show up at your door without a warrant, step outside then close and lock the door behind you — if you don't, they might just walk in, and later argue that you implied an invitation by leaving the door open. If they ask to come in, tell them "I do not consent to a search." Tell roommates, guests, coworkers and renters that they cannot consent on your behalf.
Privacy tip: Don't get tricked into consenting!
Police could try to get your consent by pressuring you, or making you think that you have to let them in. For example, they may show up at your door claiming that your neighbor saw someone breaking into your home or office, saw a criminal suspect entering the premises, or heard calls for help, and that they need to take a look around. You should never physically interfere if they demand to come in (which they will do if there are indeed exigent circumstances), but no matter what they say or do, keep saying the magic words: "I do not consent to a search."
Speak for yourself. I am not super fond of their actions, but I dont hate anyone.
Originally posted by Meaningless
EVERYBODY hates government. There's absolutely no reason to like them, honestly. They're invasive, demanding, and destructive in every aspect.
Originally posted by GrantedBail
Like everyone that has ever went on a rampage talked about it with their neighbors .
You always here the people say, "Oh he was such a nice boy",edit on 2-5-2013 by GrantedBail because: (no reason given)
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be
able to stand? -- Revelation 6:16-17