06-22-2014, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Benzasaurus
As for the rape thing, I know a few years ago I wouldn't have hesitated to pull over for an unmarked Crown Vic with lights going. It would never have occurred to me it could be someone trying to trick me. But now I would drive to a gas station and pull in, call 911 on speaker while doing it and maybe just go slow in the shoulder while waiting for them to contact the officer. There's no winning. If you stop and ask for ID, if it's a rapist they probably will have a gun and just force you out. I think lots of states have outlawed unmarked cars making traffic stops for this reason.
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I believe you understand the dilemma. If it looks like a cop car, he dresses like a cop and acts like a cop IS HE REALLY A COP??? A badge and gun carries a LOT of power and most people are intimidated to the point of doing whatever he says to do. I do believe that women should not be out driving alone at night, especially on deserted lonely highways or streets. Better if you can get a male friend to ride along, and according to Chris Rock, best if he's white.
Some states have outlawed unmarked cars but not all. Because, you see, if the policy of maintaining unmarked police cars results in encouraging a serial rapist to try out his new Starsky and Hutch flashing lights, oh well, the only people affected are non-cops. This policy seems to sit well with them.
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