reported the following concerning the abuse of police power in the United States:
75 “Abby Newman claims the checkpoint was unconstitutional. State Police say the stop was legal and Newman took it too far when she assaulted them. You can take a look from the video from the trooper’s car, taken here from the website infowars.com and judge for yourself.”
The reporter then showed a tiny computer screen superimposed on the television screen so no one could tell what was actually happening. Here’s a transcript of what really happened when a conservative-looking woman tried to invoke her rights at a warrantless checkpoint.
Trooper: I need to know who you are. Newman: No, you don’t. Trooper: Yes, ma’am, I do. Newman: I’m not speeding. I’m not intoxicated. I have given you no reason to stop me. And this irritates me. And I would be very happy to go into town and talk to the supervisor. [The trooper then opens her door.] This is my vehicle. Sir, you cannot . . . Trooper: Step out of the vehicle. Newman: No, sir. You cannot reach into this vehicle. Trooper: Sure I can. Newman: You cannot reach into this . . . Trooper: I need to know who you are. Newman: You do not. Trooper: I must know who you are before you can go down the road. Newman: I have not broken any laws. Trooper: I have not accused you of breaking any laws, ma’am. Newman: You have just reached into this vehicle and opened my door and . . . Trooper: I have no idea who you are.
76 Note: The officer admits she has done nothing wrong, but she still must present her papers. This is all part of being guilty until proven innocent .
Trooper: I need to know who you are. Do you have a driver’s license? Newman: You just proved to me you don’t have probable cause because you don’t . . . Trooper: Shut your ignition off for me. Newman: Pardon? Trooper: Turn your car off for me. Newman: Why do I have to turn my car off? Trooper: Because I’m asking you to turn your car off. Newman: You are violating my United States Constitutional rights. Any laws that go contrary to the United States Constitution are null and void (Marbury v. Madison), and I do not have to submit to them. I am not intoxicated. You have already stated you don’t know who I am. So therefore . . . Trooper: That’s the whole point. I don’t know who you are. I have told you who I am, okay. This is an approved checking detail site. Are you going to tell me who you are? Newman: No, sir. Trooper: You’re not going to tell me who you are? Newman: You have not charged me with anything. You have not told me I have done anything wrong, and I don’t owe you that, sir. Because I don’t serve you, you serve me. Because when you take one, you take another, you take another, and before you know it, we can’t go anywhere without our papers. And that’s what this is. May I see your papers, please? You can’t travel down this road, ma’am, unless you show me your papers, please. . . . You’ve already told me that the stickers are in order. I wasn’t traveling at undue
77 speed. I have done nothing wrong, and this is absolutely wrong. [The trooper then reaches into the vehicle]. Don’t reach inside my vehicle. Trooper: I’m going to place you under arrest for obstruction of justice. Newman: What am I obstructing? Sir!?! Trooper: Step out of the car for me. [The officer then begins to pull Mrs. Newman from her vehicle]. Step out of the car for me. Newman: You are physically forcing me out of . . . Trooper: [Pulling Mrs. Newman from vehicle] Step out of the car. Newman: No, sir . . . don’t you touch any of my personal belongings in this car. You’re right, I recorded this conversation. Yes, I did. Trooper: [Handcuffing Mrs. Newman] Resisting arrest. Newman: It is not assault. Trooper 2: I’ll get the car Newman: Don’t you take one single item out of my car, sir. I’m not fighting