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Old 08-29-2009, 11:10 AM   #1
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Tortillas and Tecate

Don't take 'em camping. At least, not unless you want to be woken up at gunpoint by the federales:

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the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado, said warning signs of possible drug trafficking include "tortilla packaging, beer cans, Spam, Tuna, Tecate beer cans," and campers who play Spanish music. He said the warning includes people speaking Spanish.
People are complaining this is racial profiling.

Ya think?

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Old 08-29-2009, 05:40 PM   #2
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*Shakes head* unbelievable.

"Excuse me son, we have reason to believe you may be Spanish: step out of the car please"
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:52 AM   #3
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*Shakes head* unbelievable.

"Excuse me son, we have reason to believe you may be Spanish: step out of the car please"
How about "The Tecate and tortillas are probable cause, Mr. Chang"
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Old 08-30-2009, 09:06 PM   #4
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Just thinkin out loud here - What would you suggest that the officers use as indicators?
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Old 08-30-2009, 11:10 PM   #5
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Just thinkin out loud here - What would you suggest that the officers use as indicators?
The presence of narcotics?
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:15 AM   #6
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The presence of narcotics?
That would be after the fact, no? What would be the indicators of possible drug trafficking beforehand? Something more along the lines of prevention.
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Old 08-30-2009, 10:00 PM   #7
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Old 08-31-2009, 07:54 AM   #8
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To be fair, they are also looking for northern drug traffickers as well, who are leaving bagel packages, Molson beer cans, speaking French, and playing Celin Dion music.
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:42 AM   #9
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To be fair, they are also looking for northern drug traffickers as well, who are leaving bagel packages, Molson beer cans, speaking French, and playing Celin Dion music.
I can deal with any of those things, and more, EXCEPT listening to Celine Dion. Line them up and execute them. Please. *mumble* Imagine having the audacity to bring that crap into this fine country...hmmmph. :p
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:50 PM   #10
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To be fair, they are also looking for northern drug traffickers as well, who are leaving bagel packages, Molson beer cans, speaking French, and playing Celin Dion music.


Good one.
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:47 AM   #11
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The presence of things connected with drugs, rather than merely connected with being Mexican.
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:13 AM   #12
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The presence of things connected with drugs, rather than merely connected with being Mexican.
Racist!
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:15 AM   #13
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Racist!
Is Mexican a race?
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:30 AM   #14
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Is Mexican a race?
If you eat too much of it, it can be a race to the bathroom...
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Old 08-31-2009, 11:20 AM   #15
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Racist!
Pshaw. Y're just a tart and everyone knows it
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