If I had a marijuana grow operation, if I knew that I was not involved in any way with Kyron's disappearance and if I had already checked my property myself... well, it might be difficult for me to set aside my right to privacy. After all, I'd have something I really must hide from LE and I would know that allowing LE onto my property would not contribute any information to the search.
Yes, folks, this is yet another problem with the "war on drugs." People who may have a couple pot plants out in the garage become unwilling to cooperate with LE in any way because the consequences of doing so can be catastrophic.
Law enforcement is doing the right thing, in my opinion, by telling people they are setting aside anything irrelevant to the search. I only hope that property owners can find the courage to trust LE on this.
Imo, it's not about drugs.
It's about my right as the Constitution of the United States declares, in the 4th amendment.
I respect LE greatly.
but they aren't welcome on my property
unless I call them for help.
I feel I am smart enough to check my own
property out, and they should trust that I did,
if I say I did and found nothing.
If they don't trust me, why should I trust them, kind of thing?
kwim?
ETA; I don't do drugs, and there is nothing illegal on my property.
I've changed all the "we" to "me" so as not to offend those who
prefer to throw away their 4th amendment rights.
or believe there is such a thing as a West Coast Independent Spirit.
