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I mostly agree with you, but there’s a difference between using a non-covert method of communication like telephone or SMS, and a social media post, which is de
by nickff 2y ago
I mostly agree with you, but there’s a difference between using a non-covert method of communication like telephone or SMS, and a social media post, which is designed to be relayed and amplified.
- Tostino 2y agoWhat legitimate reason would the police have for monitoring everything on social media that is protected by the Constitution?
- nickff 2y agoThat really depends on which police you're talking about, and one's views on the Constitution. State and local police have fairly broad powers, and I don't know much about California's laws, so I'm not in a position to judge this.
- milesrout 2y agoWhy would they need a "legitimate reason"? They are people like any other people. Anyone has the right to read things on Twitter. Police officers are normal people, they don't have special rights or privileges and they don't have special restrictions or limitations. That is the foundation of policing by consent.
- Tostino 2y agoWe are paying their salary. Why should they be spending time attempting to proactively police a group who is just exercising constitutionally protected right? There is actual crime they could be investigating. Instead they are wasting resources on something that they shouldn't have anything to do with unless there is a threat of violence.