From: Rafal Smigrodzki (rms2g@virginia.edu)
Date: Thu Oct 17 2002 - 20:42:37 MDT
Eugen wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Oct 2002, Rafal Smigrodzki wrote:
>
>> With the Transparent Cop (TM) Secy Svce, there would be no "covering
>> for each other". Any discrepancy in their records would be a reason
>> for throwing the case out. My own record and the records of all
>> drivers in the disputed area could be subpoenaed and would prove the
>> truth, all the truth, and only the truth, as seen through a thousand
>> eyes.
>
> Write to your congresscritter then, to have the law against recording
> of LEOs changed, once you're a full 'Merkin.
### I will.
>
> I'm against subpoenable blackbox records, btw. I must retain the
> right to refuse/erase my log.
### On seconds thoughts I agree - the court should have no right to issue a
subpoena. On the other hand, the "presumption of innocence" might need to be
reinterpreted. If somebody accuses you of something, provides even as little
as a grainy video showing possibly you at the right time and place, but you
refuse to provide your recording, we (the jury) will naturally think you
have something to hide.
Rafal
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