We should all know by now that getting uppity with the cops is a no win situation. They have power.....and they WILL use it whether they are entitled to or not. I don't like it but that is the reality.

There was a guy here in Toronto (he shall remain nameless to protect the stupid) working as a messenger. I think we all know that many folks have worked in places that perhaps they might not totally be legally allowed to. He got into a confrontation with a cab driver. Cops are called. They ask him for I.D. Instead of just giving a fake name or his real name he refuses. Cop then places him under arrest for refusing to identify himself. If he can be arrested here in good ol Canada I can only imagine what the penalties are in Patriot Act territory. After placing this guy in the back of the cruiser the cop proceeds to search his bag. Voila! A bag of a green leafy substance.....4 months worth of cheque stubs....and his U.S. I.D. he had a great time detained at the airport for a week and a half until the powers that be decided to deport his sorry ass home. Moral of the story.....If you are polite and dont give the cops attitude, most of the time they wont hassle you. O.K.......some of the time.