Published on 12, July, 2020
Firstly: As the (annoying) commentry indicates we don't know all the facts here.
Secondly: It's a "zero hedge" article featuring PJW, so will be utter anathema to some people.
Thirdly: It's morbidly interesting, and somewhat thought provoking.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/arrested-saying-lesbian
I'm still confused about what really happened or how the situation could have been handled.
I do not think that police officers lawfully can take possessions off people who are not committing any offence, as they would be either committing theft, or criminal damage, depending on whether or not they kept the phone for any length of time.
I like your sense of humour
No he has a point.
I've refused to give things to the police or comply when they've exceeded their authority and made it stick.
Just because someone (whether wearing a costume or not) tells you what to do, does not always mean that you have to comply!
It's a matter for individual judgement, at least in those capable of making a judgement in such situations. People do get "awed" by authority celebrity or money very easily though..