Foreigners Riding in Georgia?

[Toecutter]

Oh yeah, baby!
I would have 'let' her take a shower also.

Yummie-yummie.

That's a haggardly looking 23 year old. You have your contacts in, boy?

Hey, at least he's showing some interest in women for a change.

Small steps, T, small steps....

Mr. Brantley said Canadians should not be afraid to visit Georgia. "We are a welcoming state. We are known for southern hospitality," he said. "We certainly want people to feel comfortable driving through and coming to Georgia."

Yeah, nothing says "Welcome" quite like a body cavity search from Lt. Big Knuckles...

 

[Hit the Road Jack]

This whole story sounds so much like some B movie that I'm quite sure we're not hearing the whole truth.

Was there any mention of the trunkload of high octane LaBatts Blue Label she was totin'?

 

[wfooshee]

This whole story sounds so much like some B movie that I'm quite sure we're not hearing the whole truth.

I was stopped near Athens several years ago for "Reckless Driving." I was in my car, with an occasional lane change so I could maintain the speed limit. Prevailing traffic was 10 to 15 UNDER, and not that heavy. I was then asked if the car could be searched, and I asked on what cause, then I was told to watch my mouth or go to jail, and a search of the car was performed. I pointed out that the 4th amendment DID apply to Georgia, and they stopped and called the seargent. Had to wait for him to show up, since I'm such a troublemaker and all, and he explained that I could consent to the search or go to jail. Still couldn't give me a reason, so I took names and wrote a letter to everybody I could find in Georgia about the incident, including some feds. No idea if anything ever came of it. Only thing I ever heard about the incident was a threat to suspend my license (because I sort of ignored the ticket), which never happened.

So the incident above is not isolated. There's some kind of redneck power rush mentality among many (but definitely not all) of the law enforcement there.

Apparently Florida plates count you as a foreigner, as well.