>>Smurf
Ridiculous!
Even when I was at a nadir with prosecution, I did not think we were in a police state.
I know some b***** good police officers.
One officer and his family I count as amongst my best friends. We spend time together, swap Christmas presents and go for pizza / curry and beer. I would trust him more than any other person I know - based on actual events when he came through for me and I have likewise for him.
So don't give me this guff about a police state.
The officers that stopped me this morning were polite. I guess they made their opinion on how I looked - I was unshaved / un-showered and in scruffy jogging bottoms and torn jumper.
Yes, it's a nuisance, but no more. Even if I don't get off, the fine is going to be £200 at worst.
I wasn't beaten, arrested, didn't end up with broken bones etc.
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