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Respect is earned not given, how come adults expect it of me and dont respect my rights? A cop the other day was yelling and cursing at me, so I asked him what happened to my freedom of speech (if im offended then it goes against my right) he said "I dont give a F*ck, until your 18 you have no F*cking rights", thats bull to me!!

2006-12-14 04:20:50 · 22 answers · asked by chuck_t1010 1 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

I would like to add the reasoning behind speaking to the officer to begin with, I, as many others believe in Anarchy and sport an Anarchy rist band, I will also leave a link of my definition of Anarchy. This officer informed me that it was "gang" related, and I asked why? Anarchy is a philosophical belief, which he also said any philosophical belief is considered "mentally unstable", I asked what about Christianity? he replied that it is based on more research, and I replied a book that has been passed by hundreds of people and lost much of its original translation has had more research than a lawless belief? And me showing how wrong he is pissed him off even more.

A report on Anarchy
http://www.lewrockwell.com/shaffer/shaffer60.html

2006-12-14 13:21:02 · update #1

22 answers

In many cases, because adults have more stress, they tend to take it out on those who can't retaliate. It's not the right thing to do, but it does happen.

You do have rights even if you are not yet 18, but getting something done about it is sometimes very difficult, because you are taking on a system that is dysfunctional.

Dysfunctionality in people is a behavior that is passed down thru the generations. America has the highest percentage of dysfunctional adults in the world.

If an adult experienced dysfunctionality as a child from their parents, when they get to be an adult, they repeat the same behavior. It is not something they think is wrong or unacceptable, because a child's parents are the strongest influence on how they turn out.

In the situation with the Officer, it sounds like he was venting on you, and probably throwing around his power.

My advice to you is to educate yourself on becoming a person of character. People of character succeed in life, because they command respect. They don't let someone else's weaknesses (venting, losing temper, using abusive language, acting or speaking violently) effect their behavior. They remain as calm as possible, and they don't let others control them. It is not an easy place to get to, but it does work.

Think of it as keeping calm and smiling when someone is in your face.




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2006-12-14 04:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

Before you go saying that it went against your rights, maybe you should understand them (or maybe I am misunderstanding your post).

Freedom of speech means that people have the right to say what they want to say, as long as it doesn't create a danger (yelling fire in a crowded theater is the example most often given). It does NOT mean that you have the right to never be offended. If speech offends you, speak up and say so. If the speaker doesn't listen, walk away.

Granted, in this case, you didn't really have that option, but you still have other options. Contact the Internal Affairs unit of the police department and file a complaint.

2006-12-14 04:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Steve H 5 · 1 1

Well, everyone here was once a teenager, and they will agree with me. No matter how much you think you do, you have no idea what you want in life. Trust me, you really don't know how the world works, and if we gave teenagers total freedom to do what they wanted, half probably wouldn't live until they are twenty.

As an example, you said the cop violated your freedom of speech by offending you. Please read the constitution, and tell me where you have the freedom to not be offended!!!

I am sure the cop had a good reason to yell at you, but he shouldn't have said "you have no rights". I think he just said that to get under your skin.

2006-12-14 04:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by i hate hippies but love my Jesus 4 · 3 2

It's because too many teenagers have been treating adults with no respect by talking back or not heeding proper advice, and the adults just stereotype all teens just 'cause of the few with the bad cred.

Also, adults are delusional and egoistical creatures who believe they are always right and just because they are grown-ups, that teens are always almost definitely wrong and teens have to listen to what they say, when sometimes, they aren't even the best role model to begin with. Yet ironically, they can't swallow their pride and realise they're the ones in the wrong.

So until you become an adult, you will have to suffer this indignance, and then you terrorise your future generation of teens.

2006-12-14 04:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by vintageprincess72 4 · 2 2

You are exactly correct, but you have gotten things a bit twisted around. No, you can't expect respect without giving it. YOU can't expect respect. YOU have to give it. If you were speaking with a police officer, I have to assume you did something disrespectful to begin with. Right there, you have eliminated your chance for gaining respect, especially from a cop who has to respond to your disrespectful actions.

When you break the law, you lose your rights. That's how crime and punishment works. If maybe you did something to deserve rights, you would see you have them. Try not being an overall jerk getting in trouble with the law and see how much more respect you get.

2006-12-14 04:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2 2

Shut up and go to bed..!!!

LMAO



Seriously though..... I have two kids (21 & 19).
There are times when they have the freedom to do whatever they want, and there WERE Times when they had no choice. Age 18 does confer 'rights' that you did not have until then.


As far as the Cop goes, I was not there obviously.... but I am positive he has his story as well....

2006-12-14 04:30:28 · answer #6 · answered by wolf560 5 · 2 1

you answered your own question. Respect is earned. Some teenagers think the world owes them. My 17 year old is one of those people. When she earns my respect I will give it. I know a few teenagers that I respect a lot. They have earned it from me by the things they do, say, and the way they act.

2006-12-14 04:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by Donna 6 · 2 1

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2016-10-14 22:42:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

OK, he should definitely not have used such language in front of you (or at you), or towards anyone else. BUT, he does have the right of Freedom of Speech. And, no, if it offends you, it does NOT go against your Freedom of Speech. You might want to check that a bit more closely before making that kind of statement.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech#United_States

2006-12-14 04:30:08 · answer #9 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 2 2

It's interesting that you fail to mention WHY that cop was yelling and cursing. Why would he do that?

Not that he is justified. I would report him ASAP.

With that said, free speech has limits. Smart mouthing a cop is one of those limits.

By the way, the notion that "until you're 18, you have no rights" is absurd.

2006-12-14 04:25:47 · answer #10 · answered by C = JD 5 · 3 2

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