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Willi · October-23-14, 02:54 PM

How exactly is it harassment to LOOK, TYPE and RUN a license plate number ?
If all is in order, they let you move along with zero delay and a smile.

**Detroitnerd** · October-23-14, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Willi

How exactly is it harassment to LOOK, TYPE and RUN a license plate number ?
If all is in order, they let you move along with zero delay and a smile.

"Broken windows-style policing" is the kind of policing that, though giving the appearance of treating people equally, harasses the poor. To the point where the poor are intimidated and stay away.

But that was the whole point of the policing on Belle Isle, as far as I know from dozens of overheard conversations between people who have really surprised me with their over classism and unchallenged senses of white privilege.

**sumas** · October-23-14, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Willi

How exactly is it harassment to LOOK, TYPE and RUN a license plate number ?
If all is in order, they let you move along with zero delay and a smile.

Is that your idea... that if they think you LOOk suspicious they can LOOK,TYPE & RUN a PLATE. That is not ok in my world view. My car is insured, plated and has a state tag. Obviously your opinion of Detroiters is Limbo low and you would be so wrong. But I guess I am soooo wrong you must spend your days on the Island making sure it is well policed.