Let's start a legal debate...

[PapaBear]

I'm sure most of you have seen this commercial.

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xJrgcmqbuhQ?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

The thought occurred to me today... Say you handed over your smart phone to a cop, as little piggy did in the commercial. Now that you have voluntarily surrendered your phone to the cop, does he now have the legal right to search your phone?

[sailor]

Pretty sure it's been a story recently and they do have that right. But no, I don't agree with that.

[PapaBear]

Pretty sure it's been a story recently and they do have that right. But no, I don't agree with that.
Really? That's fucked up.

Fortunately, the only potentially damaging aspect of my life, is the crap I post on rf.net. And I never access the site through my phone.

[sailor]

Really? That's fucked up.

Fortunately, the only potentially damaging aspect of my life, is the crap I post on rf.net. And I never access the site through my phone.

Yeah, apparently precedent hasn't been set everywhere and it's varying from state-to-state where it has. And apparently it has to do with you being arrested, not quite the situation above.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2013/07/31/a-map-of-where-police-can-search-your-phone-when-they-arrest-you/

[spoon]

That commercial is so "non believable".

[sailor]

Apparently in CA they can search phones at traffic stops, which is more along with what is originally thought:

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111010/16473416292/ca-governor-lets-police-search-your-smartphones-traffic-stops.shtml

[jennysmurf]

That commercial is so "non believable".

Right? Pigs can't drive! Silly pig, get out of that car, you can't drive!

[Dude!]

this thread would have more activity
if the title weren't so awful
grammar-wise

[jennysmurf]

this thread would have more activity
if the title weren't so awful
grammar-wise

What do you mean, "grammar-wise?" It's a terrible thread, yes, but the title's grammar seems spot on.

[PapaBear]

What do you mean, "grammar-wise?" It's a terrible thread, yes, but the title's grammar seems spot on.
Maybe he just doesn't like my use of punctuation. He only likes punctuation when it's used in his name.

[jennysmurf]

Maybe he just doesn't like my use of punctuation. He only likes punctuation when it's used in his name.

So, you took the apostrophe in vain?

[PapaBear]

So, you took the apostrophe in vain?
Don't make me stick a question mark up your semicolon.

[sailor]

Don't make me stick a question mark up your semicolon.

You should have a doctor look at that.

[Kevin]

Don't make me stick a question mark up your semicolon.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8egu1l4kz1rwtr57o1_250.gif

[jennysmurf]

You should have a doctor look at that.

You should. Your exclamation point shouldn't look like a question mark.

[PapaBear]

You should. Your exclamation point shouldn't look like a question mark.
Just ask Mikey D. HE BROKE HIS DICK!!!

[sailor]

Just ask Mikey D. HE BROKE HIS DICK!!!

It turned black, Earl!!

[A.J.]

Just ask Mikey D. HE BROKE HIS DICK!!!

It turned black, Earl!!

Turned Black Earl gay?

[spoon]

gray?

[jennysmurf]

Turned Black Earl gay?

One of the many occasions where a comma was well-placed. This is how rumors get started, naughty AJ.

[Dude!]

What do you mean, "grammar-wise?" It's a terrible thread, yes, but the title's grammar seems spot on.

think "legal"...
as used, it was wrong

think of the opposite,
"Let's start an illegal debate"

[SonOfSmeagol]

think "legal"...
as used, it was wrong

think of the opposite,
"Let's start an illegal debate"

ah, Let's start a "Legal" debate

proceed

[PapaBear]

think "legal"...
as used, it was wrong

think of the opposite,
"Let's start an illegal debate"
A legal debate is a discussion about law. An illegal debate is a debate in a place where debates are not allowed.

[spoon]

Ah, so the debate is illegal! Brilliant!

[Dell]

think "legal"...
as used, it was wrong

think of the opposite,
"Let's start an illegal debate"

your post are hard to parse...AND, they should (but don't) rhyme!

I have no idea what you mean...and sadly, I really want to understand

(am I the only one that thinks there is some genius there?)

[spoon]

Yes, u are the only one.

[Dude!]

A legal debate is a discussion about law. An illegal debate is a debate in a place where debates are not allowed.

well, you don't know the difference
between a "martinet" and a "marionette,"
so I don't know why I bother, but for the
ever-brilliant and inquisitive Dell,
I will explain...

you used "legal" as if it meant "lawful"

the right way would be:
"Let's start a debate about the law..."

"legal" is only used the way you used it
when it applies to the practice of law, ie
-legal briefs
-legal assistant
-legal rights

please bear this in mind
when you go for your h.s. GED

[PapaBear]

well, you don't know the difference
between a "martinet" and a "marionette,"
so I don't know why I bother, but for the
ever-brilliant and inquisitive Dell,
I will explain...

you used "legal" as if it meant "lawful"

the right way would be:
"Let's start a debate about the law..."

"legal" is only used the way you used it
when it applies to the practice of law, ie
-legal briefs
-legal assistant
-legal rights

please bear this in mind
for when you go for your h.s. GED
You're wrong. And I have no idea what you mean by the martinet/marionette comment.

[jennysmurf]

What about "legality?"

[PapaBear]

What about "legality?"
Ask the E.E. Cummings wannabe.

[jennysmurf]

Ask the E.E. Cummings wannabe.

Shouldn't that be e. e. cummings?

[PapaBear]

Shouldn't that be e. e. cummings?
No.

[spoon]

Should be me me cummings!

[spoon]

Or spoony cummings.

[PapaBear]

Or spoony cummings.
Lovin Spoonful?

[jennysmurf]

No.

Yuh huh, should too.

[spoon]

Let us start a new illegal debate. .. . ,'z [€{£|+~>{^[>\¥=}}£}!~%+}•\=•++\€

[A.J.]

Let us start a new illegal debate. .

We have plenty of those in the politics forum.