Better Training Required

For John, BLUF:  Fire arms are a very controversial issue in these United States.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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This is an interesting story, which one of my acquaintances forwarded to me.  The Maryland Transportation Authority Police pulled over a guy with Florida Plates, returning home from New Jersey, for a check to see if he was violating Maryland Gun Laws.  The source is the blog Joe [the Plumber] for America.♠

Lessons Learned:

1. When your spouse doesn't trust you, it can cause a lot of trouble.
2. Gun control laws vary by state, thus impeding interstate commerce.
3. The Police, in putting emphasis on the enforcement of this law or that, may go to extraordinary efforts to find possible crime.
4. Law Professor Glenn Reynolds is correct, we are facing Ham Sandwich Nation:  Due Process When Everything Is a Crime

The police are our friends and they protect us from those who can't or won't follow the rules of a civilized society.  When some poorly trained police officer violates your rights, be polite and be respectful.  Later on you can sue his or her department.♥

Regards  —  Cliff

♠  Tampa Tribune version.
♥  It isn't about the money.  It is about encouraging better training.