Thread: Baltimore MTA Demands Man “Show Your Papersâ€

We live in a world of uncertainty. Those we are supposed to trust with protecting us are beginning to no longer provide that protection. There is much audio and video evidence being posted everyday on the internet, typically on YouTube, of this abuse of power. Citizens must be allowed to record all actions of officers of the law to allow for accountability.

The following video of an individual filming at a train station is just one of those most recent evidences of this fact. These officers of Baltimore MTA don’t know the law, or they do and don’t care. Video begins below story.

While I personally would have just showed my ID, it is my understanding that if the police are not detaining you and have no reasonable suspicion of criminal activity you are not required by law to show them your ID. Police can’t demand “show me your papersâ€

Some would say things have changed well they certainly have they are taking our freedoms away and 911 is the excuse...some may agree with that I DO NOT!!!!



Follow up story...




BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Transit Administration says more training may be called for after three MTA officers detained a man for taking pictures at a light rail station.

Pat Warren has more on the incident.

According to the ACLU, this isn’t the first time MTA Police have overstepped their bounds.

In a YouTube posting, Christopher Fussell left the camera rolling when he was confronted by three MTA officers for taking pictures at the Baltimore Cultural Light Rail Station.

“It is my understanding that I am free to take pictures as long as it’s not for commercial purposes but for personal use,â€