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Related: About this forumWatch Brain Geniuses Get Arrested For Refusing To Answer 'Are You A Citizen' At U.S. Border
Jalopnik is loaded with clickbait, but this is worth watching. They filmed themselves of course.
Watch Brain Geniuses Get Arrested For Refusing To Answer 'Are You A Citizen' At U.S. Border
When it comes to dealing with the border patrol, the name of the game is "cooperation."
By Erin Marquis Published Yesterday
The U.S. Border Patrol has sweeping powers to arrest and detain folks within 100 miles of the border (or, ya know, the entire state of Michigan.) They are the very last cops with whom youd want to tussle, but that didnt stop two brain geniuses from trying to use legalese magic to avoid one simple question; Are you a citizen?
Luckily, the doofuses recorded the entire interaction for our delectation and delight. While these guys dont spout Sovereign Citizen rhetoric, they do display similar lack of both understanding of U.S. laws and common sense. They sound like they are about one blow to the head away from claiming they are traveling not driving.
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When it comes to dealing with the border patrol, the name of the game is "cooperation."
By Erin Marquis Published Yesterday
The U.S. Border Patrol has sweeping powers to arrest and detain folks within 100 miles of the border (or, ya know, the entire state of Michigan.) They are the very last cops with whom youd want to tussle, but that didnt stop two brain geniuses from trying to use legalese magic to avoid one simple question; Are you a citizen?
Luckily, the doofuses recorded the entire interaction for our delectation and delight. While these guys dont spout Sovereign Citizen rhetoric, they do display similar lack of both understanding of U.S. laws and common sense. They sound like they are about one blow to the head away from claiming they are traveling not driving.
Passenger seat wannabe-lawyer freaks out at Texas border patrol checkpoint and gets them both arrested.
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Watch Brain Geniuses Get Arrested For Refusing To Answer 'Are You A Citizen' At U.S. Border (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2024
OP
Well, he does know one word. He used it often enough. Guess he's going to get his mouth washed out with soap by mom.
Wonder Why
May 2024
#2
He certainly 'knows' the numbers of his amendments. Further education to follow?
keithbvadu2
May 2024
#3
yankee87
(2,284 posts)1. Cop Watch Phenomenon
Not answering questions is one of those things that they think is always good. During traffic stops yes, border patrol, no.
Wonder Why
(4,162 posts)2. Well, he does know one word. He used it often enough. Guess he's going to get his mouth washed out with soap by mom.
keithbvadu2
(38,923 posts)3. He certainly 'knows' the numbers of his amendments. Further education to follow?
D'ya suppose the vehicle is going to get a very good inspection?
NBachers
(17,729 posts)4. And it's a company vehicle