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A HERETIC I AM

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1. There is PLENTY of video evidence of cops ignoring...

Reply to ihaveaquestion (Original post)

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 11:00 AM

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or simply not responding to questions like "Am I free to leave?" or "Am I being detained?".

They will do that deliberately because if you can't get or they won't give you a clear answer,and you walk away, they can easily escalate.

Say as little as absolutely possible to the police. Law enforcement are NOT your friends.

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There is PLENTY of video evidence of cops ignoring... A HERETIC I AM Tuesday #1

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