Originally posted by Surtur
The problem is though that in some ways defending yourself might give the cop an excuse to use lethal force on you.For me when it comes to cops it is simple: do whatever they say and no sudden movements. If they are going to violate my civil liberties I'd rather fight it in court then trying to actually fight them.
This. Be respectful and polite without being sarcastic. It may piss them off, but at least you live through the ordeal. Fighting them and being argumentative will only at best get you arrested, and at worst, killed. Doesn't seem worth it to me.