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Originally posted by Lycanthe
I don't think the cops hassle yopu because of the way you look (they can't really know that until they get up on you, can they?)

I don't think they hassle you because of the car you drive either.

I think they probably hassle you because of the WAY you drive. Granted, in the case you mentioned, you had an actual emergency, but it sounds like that was an isolated incident. Were you in an emergency situation the other times you got "hastled"? I doubt it.

If you're going to blatantly disregard the law because you just want to do what you want to do, then expect to get hassled...and accept it.

And to the rest, it really doesn't matter if the cops in your area are dishing out tickets to buy their donuts or to buy their mammies televisions...the bottom line is, nobody gets tickets for
obeying the law! If you don't want a ticket, don't break the law; if you don't care about the law, or feel you just can't slow it down (or whatever) then accept that getting that ticket is part of the territory.

Okay, I actually agree with much of what you said BUT, in defense of ARIOCH (who happens to be a great guy)...YOU live in Kentucky...HE lives in TEXAS...So you are thinking that there shouldn't be any difference...WRONG...There's a BIG difference. I know this because I have many family members living in Texas, we have gone down there lots of times and I've seen the differences, myself...I ALSO live in Kentucky...HERE, for the most part, the police are there to help, serve and protect...Therefore, YOU can defend them...However, in some places (like TEXAS...especially in the bigger cities) they can actually be out to just give you a hard time...You don't have to believe that, but I've BEEN THERE...
I'm going to leave you with just one example of what I'm trying to show you...
Arioch explained the situation and asked for help, not only was he NOT helped in a matter that could have involved life or death (can someone say "LACK OF CONCERN?") but he was then cited...Now...Ask YOURSELF this question...Given the EXACT same scenario where you live (KENTUCKY), What would have happened? I'm not sure which PART of Kentucky you live in, but I'll tell you what would have happened in the part where I live...The officer would have IMMEDIATELY called for an ambulance (without being asked to)...He would have escorted or followed me to the scene...helped out in any way that he could...stayed until it was taken care of...asked me if I wanted to ride with my friend in the ambulance (in which case he would have contacted a friend or family member for me so they could come get my car)...If I chose not to go to the hospital, he would have then told me to slow down and be careful going back home...I KNOW THIS FOR A FACT!!! If a person breaks down on the side of the road here, an officer will stop and offer assistance...If you have a flat tire here, an officer may change it for you (depending on whether or not he gets an emergency call)...I'VE SEEN THEM DO IT!...I, myself, was once walking home from the store, an officer saw me and gave me a ride home...If you call them before you go on vacation, they will watch your house for you while you're gone...If you haven't heard from your mother in a few days and can't reach her on the phone, an officer will drive to her house, and check on her for you, then call you back and let you know how she is...
Is this how it is in the part of Kentucky where you live? If so, it would be very difficult for you to understand the problems that people face in other states...Of course, I agree with you 100% that people should obey the law, and if they purposefully choose to ignore the law, they must accept whatever consequenses they reap, no matter WHERE they are from...