About a month ago, I wrote a letter to the governor complaining that state troopers are stopping motorists without reasonable cause. Recently, I received a letter from the assistant superintendent [of the Uniform Division] saying, “We don’t stop motorists without reasonable suspicion.” The Constitution says nothing about suspicion (and for good reason). The Constitution says cause. Cause implies something illegal has happened. In the case of a violation, state law requires that the officer has seen a violation — not suspects a violation. A fine point, you say. I agree.
They shouldn't but they do, road checks fit in this category but they get away with it as well. Those who think it is about safety don't kid yourself, this is nothing but revenue collection.
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
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