There are those on these boards who would say that, if the guy wasn't involved in any wrongdoing, he shouldn't have any objections to having his person or belongings searched however and whenever the authorities want...because if such tactics stop ONE terrorist, then they're worth whatever minor inconvenience this guy has to suffer, no matter how many times he has to suffer it.
I disagree. I remember the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees--NOT "suggests," but GUARANTEES--citizens the right to be secure from unreasonable searches of their person and property. Under the Fourth Amendment, th courts have ruled [prior to the PATRIOT Acts, anyway] that law enforcement MUST have "probable cause" before conducting a search of a person's private property...which includes your car. It's what separates Americans from folks who have no freedoms.
NO, I don't traffic in drugs, bootleg alcohol, or any other contraband; but I, too, would vigorously resist a warrantless search without the officer demonstrating probable cause for the search.
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