Erebus
Well-Known Member
I actually like it, what possible good can come from insulting these cops? Is that really going to help during a riot? I am all for actions that will (or at least should) result in less violence. As long as the police officers are keeping the peace and doing their job there is no reason rioters should be insulting or taunting them. Officers are people too and they will get pissed, why purposely taunt, insult and anger someone with a weapon(s)?
Edit to add: As I have said many times before, especially for those who want ot say this limits freedom of speech. Your freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences. If you think it's a smart way to exercise your freedom of speech by insulting someone with a weapon at a riot then, be ready to deal with the consequences. For those who do not know this yet but, its almost impossible to sue a cop (look it up if you want more details) so even when they are wrong (as some have been lately) no action would be taken against them (at least no serious action). So do you still wanna insult them? Free country, free will do as you wish but, be sure you are ready to deal with the consequences of your actions
One possible issue with the bill is that it opens up the potential for abuse. A cop might claim somebody insulted them even if they didn't. Even if the cop is using a body camera and is also using it to record audio,* it's easy for an individual voice to be drowned out amid the din. It would be the cop's word against that of a rioter.
*which should really be the case any time police confront somebody in my opinion but that's a different debate.