Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I agree with this. My opinion is this: apart from unlawful requests and >obvious abuse of power, those who have nothing to hide do not object against >a police request to show ID. Here in Europe our laws are often very different from those in the US. For instance in Sweden a policeman is not allowed to ask for your ID without first explaining what specific crime or violation you are a suspect of. Of course, if I cross a police barrier I will automatically show my press card without being asked first. Bob McEowen replied: > Americans object to authority just on general principle . . . Thatīs a very good principle, Bob! And letīs never forget who the policemen are supposed to be the servants and protectors of! At least in a democracy. Claes