Comment What about free speech? (Score 1) 307
Another obvious thing would be that any insults by the arrestee recorded automatically results in a fine for each if brought to court. People need to respect the police if they expect the police to respect them, and step one is to talk politely and avoid profanity. A fine of $50 for each insult recorded would be reasonable and the fine must be paid in full within 14 days. No extension and no payment plan. This ensures that it will be felt and thus hopefully make people think before they insult.
That would have a chilling effect on a person's freedom of speech. After all, if I want to (unwisely) give a police officer a recommendation as to what they can do to themselves, that is my prerogative and right, however unwise, rude, and foolish it may be to do so. Furthermore, who gets to decide what an "insult" is? Is it raising your hand in a certain way and asking them to "read between the lines" or is it asking them why they are asking to search you or your property?
