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S.T.A.G.E. on 25 July 2015
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KLAMarine said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
KLAMarine said:

Sandra Bland wasn't exactly polite either. She should have followed her own advice and contested her stop in court rather than arguing with police.

She doesn't need to be polite. She just wanted the officer to go away. She wouldn't submit and put out her cigarette which is inside of her own property. She had every right not to do it. Sometimes people forget what it means to be a public servant because the position grants power.

She doesn't have a right to not exit her car after an officer asks her to exit her car.

http://www.carinsurance.org/2013/02/know-your-rights-what-to-do-when-you-get-pulled-over/

"Exit the car only if asked: You are required by law to step out of your vehicle if an officer asks you to. However, you can and should shut and lock the driver door behind you. Leaving the door open can be interpreted as your consenting to a search. If the officer asks why you locked the door, simply say, “I always lock my car doors, officer.”"

http://www.columbuscriminaldefenseattorney.com/2012/03/16/must-you-get-out-of-your-car-during-a-traffic-stop-police-interaction-part-ix/

"You have been pulled over at the side of the interstate for going 75mph in a 65mph zone.  The weather is cold and unpleasant.  The officer who pulled you over already has your license.  Now he asks that you step out of your vehicle so he can pat you down.

You might wonder if you have to comply.

The BEST answer:  Yes, you should get out of the car.  You should tell him you do not consent to the search, but you should cooperate fully and not resist if he insists on patting you down.

The CORRECT answer:  Yes, you must get out of the car.  No, he’s not allowed to pat you down.

The WRONG reaction:  Refuse to get out of the car or resist his attempts to pat you down."

REDZONE said:
I find it hilarious that people are trying to defend this officer.The point is she was black and being black right now means having no rights.Simple as that.And suicide my ass.

According to the autopsy, there was nothing to indicate foul play. As of this post, investigation seems to indicate it was in fact a suicide.

I never said anything about not getting out of the car. The guy was on a power trip. It's not wise to say no to a cop even when they are wrong. Your life could be on the line. No point in talking about your rights either. The smartest thing is just to reply to their question and move on with your life. People die because they believe they can get away with privileges. They forget that a system is never perfect when run by humans. Some humans don't care about your privileges.