re: #290 Wendya

Crowley had not only a legal right but an obligation to ascertain that Gates belonged in the home. When Gates finally complied, Crowley left the home and Gates followed him outside the house and continued his verbal assault, drawing a crowd with his actions. That’s why he was arrested. He was no longer in his home. If you think you have a legal right to stand on your property line and hurl insults and abuse at neighbors or law enforcement, well… give it a shot and let us know how it works out for ya. As for the arrest being dismissed, that is not proof of the righteousness of Gates actions, rather the cowardice of the DA.

I do have a legal right to stand on my property line and hurl insults at law enforcement. This is AMERICA. I have no doubt that it is a stupid thing to do, because “contempt of cop” has become an arrestable offense in this country. That doesn’t mean it’s legal. Does anyone here understand the difference between the law and the law as enforced by a cop with a chip on his shoulder?