[simeon]

Some of you guys are fucking ludicrous.
Would you rather these constitutional rights not exist? When would it be appropriate to use these rights? If the event wasn't being recorded, would it be an appropriate use of the rights? Should citizens not care whether or not these officials are abusing their power? If they do care, is it bad to test these officials?

You guys need to learn that these rights exist so that American citizens don't get abused by a government's implied power. He was getting abused. End of story. Let's rewrite the story a little bit. Let's say that he answered the question...

Officer: "Why do you have so much money?"

"Sir, I got the money from a fund raising endeavor / merchandising for a Ron Paul campaign."

Officer: "Ron Paul hmm?"

"Yes sir, I feel that he is upholding our liberties that I feel have been waning over the years."

Officer: "Are you saying you don't like our government?"

"To be honest, no sir I don't. I would do anything if it would mean that Ron Paul wins the election."

Officer: "LIKE BLOW UP A PLANE!? UR GO2 JAIL!"


Let's use some fucking logic:
1) The job description of these TSA officers / police officers is to detain individuals who fall under a specified set of guidelines. (FACT)
2) This man did not fall under these guidelines. (FACT)
3) Therefore it can be concluded that these governmental officials were not abiding by their job description. (i.e: abusing their power). (IMPLIED BY LOGIC)

Some of you imbeciles are condoning abuse of power. If you think otherwise, you're a septic mouth breathing bottom-feeder.