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In reply to the discussion: Teenager Alerts Police That They Left Their Brights on -- 5 Minutes Later They Shoot Him Dead [View all]Blue_Tires
(57,596 posts)on an unarmed teenager for a routine traffic stop...
Maybe the cop is lying about the high-beams, maybe they were mis-calibrated so they pointed up into drivers' eyes instead of down at the road (which has the same effect), and a lot of HID lights that come on newer cars are brighter than the older style high-beams...
Sadly, it's evident that this kid's parents never had "the talk" with him, since he was "arguing his case" the same way he would to an assistant principal or somebody; and nobody besides celebrities or one-percenters even has a chance of "winning" and argument when the cops are standing next to your window...I wanted so badly to scream at the video "Dude! Just zip your lips and take the ticket, say thank you and have a nice night, and just challenge it in court..."
Yes, the teen played a small role in this, but the burden of responsibility here falls on the adult who is supposed to be a highly-trained professional...