The great thing about this challenge is it has got us thinking about the topic. I remembered a point that needs to be made.
In the rare occasion you are in the situation where you have nothing for the officer to create a scenario with, the outcome in this video will be a reality.
But, say you have a knife on your belt. Even though it's legal, the officer can create a suspicion or charge to arrest you or harass you by using it as a reason to search your car. This opens you up to more possible issues.
I have a roommate that was charged with carrying a concealed weapon this way.
Guess what the weapon was? It was a steak knife tucked in a picnic basket in his trunk. This happens when an officer gets a bit agitated by his authority being threatened and happens often.
Also, like you said the topic is very complicated. Many issues also depend on the city and state an encounter happens. It can hinge on whether the officer got laid( had sex) the night before or not, etc.
Wow, sounds like you've gotten the short end of the stick more often than not in the system, I've had close family members sit in jail but they've always come out winning, so maybe that's where our perspectives clash. I think we can both agree that divesting, being more sustainable, and raising awareness are great ways to better our environments (socially and otherwise). When litecoin goes to 10K I plan on building a retreat for ppl who have been run through the revolving door of our "correctional" system. There will be earthships, horses for trail riding, and tons of home grown food to heal from the toxic diets. It will be by word of mouth, referral only for people who have committed victimless crimes, and they can help out with chores if they so please!
Yeah, my life has been a bit tough, but I have learned and seen so much. I wouldn't change a thing, except the mindset of our society.
I love your retreat idea and Earthships are wonderful structures. I have been to the Earthship Biotecture Museum in Taos, NM and am a huge proponent for natural building and off grid living. I currently live 80% off grid and have had the pleasure of building with Cob.
Your aspirations are commendable and I hope you obtain your vision and are able to build your retreat.