OHP rubbed me the wrong way today

[Traxxis]

It just small talk to pass the time.

Next time, tell him you're going to get you nails painted.

 

[Traxxis]

Amen to that.

I long for the day when my life is so simple that this kind of stuff bothers me.

 

[jeffsoward]

small talk is fine if we are getting fuel or eating somewhere or just chillin, but when i am going somewhere and these guys are just out in the middle of the road, its hardly a place for small talk.

But that's the point. That could exactly be the reason for small-talk. Since there is a bit of hassle for you while they are doing their job, a little small-talk to help ease tension would be apropos. It didn't take any extra time and wasn't likely an attempt to hold you any further from your destination.

 

[Traxxis]

You highway patrolmen!

Ahhhh our weekly cop bashing thread. I was afraid we wouldnt have one. Two Alpha personalities clash on the street. So are you upset that you didnt make the cut at some PD somewhere or did you get a ticket last week so you are mad at all cops? I have asked this on stops before usually to just make some small talk. I never thought of it as infringing on your rights. You should have just pleaded the fifth.

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

You're lucky he didn't taser your azz.











for those of you who are a little slow, that is s a r c a s m....

 

[WTJ]

I long for the day when my life is so simple that this kind of stuff bothers me.

There it is......but....."Don't taze me, bro."

 

[OKIE-CARBINE]

You're lucky he didn't taser your azz.











for those of you who are a little slow, that is s a r c a s m....

LOL i know. whats funny is that the power windows dont work in the truck so i have to open the door to talk. he was a little stand-offish when i opened the door.

 

[vvvvvvv]

You should have just pleaded the fifth.

Be sure to add the Fourth, Sixth, and Ninth as yours, and note that you have no issue with him exercising the First...

 

[Traxxis]

If he would have asked you how your day was after pulling you over, you would have been upset with him for being a smart Alec.

you have to look at it from the other persons point of view. like this: i am just cruisin down the road minding my own business and i come to a stop sign that is manned by 'the man'. stopping me, asking for my license and insurance, and then wanting to know where i am going. i see that as nazi germany style rule. if he wanted small talk he should have asked how my day was going or is there anything i can do for you.

 

[RidgeHunter]

"Same place you are Jeremiah. Hell...in the end."

If he didn't get that quote, then you'd have a legitimate complaint.