There is a level of incompetence one can be at their job in which it is clear that they do not seek to do their job well.
> You really should engage in a genuine debate.
You should respond to the things I say, not the things you wish me to say. Disagreement with you does not mean I am not being genuine, just as a circle jerk is not a genuine debate.
> It's perfectly legal for a cop to say "I'm searching your car, ok?".
To again reference the level of incompetence...
> The Fourth Amendment requires that before stopping the suspect, the police must have a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed by the suspect.[0]
> The term “unreasonable” refers to any action or result that exceeds a reasonable expectation, or refers to anything beyond what would be considered “common sense.” In criminal cases, the prosecutor should explain the evidence so clearly that the average person would agree with it; if the logic of the prosecution or the certainty based on the given evidence could not be accepted by the common public, it would be unreasonable. [1]
Even if you disagree with the interpretation, I hope you are able to distinguish the difference between "what is right" and "what is legal". Because if your argument is "it is legal, therefor morally correct" we will never agree, just as I will not condone the actions of cheaters, and those that manufactured the housing crisis.
In the US, we do have the presumption of innocence. Questioning to search without probably cause is, legal or not, an abuse of power.
I do wish you think deeply about what the "power" is that is being abused. What "authority" mean. Because if your argument is "it's legal" then I do not believe you understand this and I ask you to think a little deeper. Perhaps you're familiar with "malicious compliance?" That's enough of a hint.
I haven't moved any goal posts. I've kept my replies civil and on topic. If you read the conversation back, you engaged me to fight the idea that providing information on the law and asking for a supervisor can be beneficial. From that point on you have consistently make illogical and unsupported blanket statements such as any cop who makes a mistake of law is considered to be corrupt or abusive.
In the US, we do have the presumption of innocence. Questioning to search without probably cause is, legal or not, an abuse of power.
I do wish you think deeply about what the "power" is that is being abused. What "authority" mean. Because if your argument is "it's legal" then I do not believe you understand this and I ask you to think a little deeper. Perhaps you're familiar with "malicious compliance?" That's enough of a hint.
[0] https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/stop_and_frisk
[1] https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/unreasonable