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Charlotte, NC City Council, broader police [stop & frisk, 30 Jan] powers for DNC.

TechnoWeenie

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The new rules approved by Charlotte City Council give police more power to stop and search people when the convention comes to town in September. [ ... ] People won't be allowed to carry backpacks, satchels or coolers if police think they are being used to carry weapons.

Can't carry a backpack because it might contain a weapon?

WTF makes them think they're above the constitution?

You can't legislate how people dress, or the clothing accessories they wear.
You can't force people to not engage in lawful activity.
 

Jack House

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Can't carry a backpack because it might contain a weapon?

WTF makes them think they're above the constitution?

You can't legislate how people dress, or the clothing accessories they wear.
You can't force people to not engage in lawful activity.
Yes they can and they do it all the time.
 
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