> Sometimes I think cooperating with cops can get you a lot---even consenting to a search. > Especially (unfortunately) if you're white and upper class looking

> Sometimes I think cooperating with cops can get you a lot---even consenting to a search. > Especially (unfortunately) if you're white and upper class looking If "being white or upper class looking" gives you an advantage with the police then, by implication, not having those characteristics is a disadvantage. This is exactly why laws exist and should, ideally, be applied impartially. I'd feel much better depending on the law than a cop's favorable feelings about me. I don't mind pissing off a cop of to assert my rights.