Knocking the no knock


"What's the problem with 'no-knock searches? They tend to get people killed"
Hardcore libertarian columnist Vin Suprynowicz looks at no knock warrants. He gives plenty of examples, and he asks the important question. Emphasis added.

So, what were those Lancaster, Calif., cops doing in that bedroom, forcing Max Rettele and Judy Sadler to crawl out of bed naked, pointing guns at their heads and screaming and not allowing them even to grab a sheet or blanket to cover their nakedness?

If you or I tried this, we'd be committing the crime of "assault." Officers' weapons have been known to suffer "negligent discharges" during such adrenalin surges. Why is it now routine to place citizens at such a risk during every search?

The African-American suspects -- who had moved -- were sought on suspicion of identity theft, not a violent crime. There was no suspected "stash" that could be flushed down a toilet.

So why didn't police knock at that door at suppertime, allowing a clothed couple to come to the door and calmly read their warrant before inviting police in to look around and confirm that the three African-Americans that police sought no longer lived there?

I think that one question is absolutely essential to understand why this nation is losing liberty.

"Why is it now routine to place citizens at such a risk during every search?"

We've lost the presumption of innocence. Once upon a time, you were presumed innocent until proven guilty. That is not true anymore. Now the all wise State knows you are guilty unless you can prove you are innocent. There are many reasons, I personally blame the income tax. The laws are written because the politicos are certain that you are guilty and need to be punished.

"Why is it now routine to place citizens at such a risk during every search?"

A good question, and one you should ask every time a government agent threatens you.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Thu - June 7, 2007 at 03:55 PM  Tag


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