What probable cause do you have for any of those charges?
Um.....you do know that half of what I listed gives LEO the PC to make a traffic stop.
Though, how about the next time someone files a motor vehicle theft report, unauthorized use, or a bolo comes across for a suicidal subject, welfare check or a suspect in a crime. The officer that comes across the vehicle that matches the description goes eh, I cant read the tag and it seems awfully intrusive to do a traffic stop so Ill just let this go and it turns out to be that person.
I get it, you dont like Cops and you think traffic stop are intrusive. However, contrary to your belief, traffic stops have and will continue to prevent crime, DWIs or catch a possible suspect that has committed a crime. Just a few weeks ago an individual that killed a family of 6 ( if I recall correctly) was caught by a traffic stop. PC for stop was a broken taillight. Are you really ok with letting that guy go bc you think its intrusive? Yes, that happens more than you know. Oh, Timothy Mcveigh, yup you guessed it, caught on a traffic stop by an officer that wasnt even looking for a bombing suspect.
Traffic stops might seem like they dont serve a purpose to you and I know you will argue to your last breath defending your position but they do serve a purpose even if you dont see the bigger picture.
I would suggest you applying to become a officer if youd like to make a change or see if your local department has a ride along program and see what a Officers day is really like instead of watching YouTube videos bc even I cant justify all the officers on there.
Finally, Ill say this, its such a small portion of the LEO community that people in this thread base their opinion on. Whether its the media, YouTube or a bad interaction with LEO I can assure you not every officer is what you think they are. Look at Greywolf and other officers that have responded in this thread. Most are like that and not what youve seen.
Ill see myself out of this thread now. Enjoy the days, weeks and years and above all GO VOLS!