I want to draw attention to a dangerous precedent that has just been approved by the United States Supreme Court.
It is now legal for a police officer to handcuff and arrest a motor vehicle operator for a seat belt violation.
This is not a criminal offense. And opens the way to abuse by police officers for mischief and worse.
In a court of law, even if the motor vehicle operator had been wearing a seat belt, who will the judge believe, the motorist or the police officer?
This is very dangerous. A review of police abuse concerning minorities and anyone demonstrates the arrogant and sometimes illegal behaviour of those whose job it is to protect, not persecute citizens.
I hope you can alert Americans to this serious infringement of privacy and protection from police error, bad judgment and worse.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
A Concerned Worried Citizen