[Igottago]

Originally Posted by Azure

You don't have to be a prick about it.

The 'disorderly conduct' is a vague term and can apply to a whole slew of different situations.

Obviously the cops felt that by the way Gates responded, he was being disorderly. So they arrested him. IF, he was using the racist card and was yelling and screaming at the officers, they had due cause to arrest him.

As much as we may not like it when a cop comes to our house to investigate a B&E, it doesn't mean we should be acting like idiots when all they're trying to do is their job.

He may not have acted the way he should have. He may have unfairly played the race card. He may be a complete and utter prick. I can concede all of that.

I just don't like the fact that someone can be hauled to jail for that. Being an ass, even towards a police officer, isn't a crime. Is it stupid? Sure. Is it rude? Yes. But this guy did provide evidence he lived in the house. The officer should've swallowed his pride and walked away at that point. I think he was making a point by taking him to jail. It doesn't seem necessary unless the guy seems like he is causing/or going to cause harm to someone.