Duncan Frissell wrote:
At 11:02 AM 12/8/98 -0600, Igor Chudov @ home wrote:
What are those books?
igor
Stranger In a Strange Land
"UN Secret Police breaking down door while Jubal contacts the Secretary General via his astrologer."
Duncan, I apologize for my ignorance. I am not very well aware of this Heinlein fellow. What I am looking for is a practical guide book on how to deal with cops and other law enforcement/jackbooted thug types, in the manner that minimizes my long term damage. Something along the lines of "You and the Police!", by Boston T. Party, a book that I greatly enjoyed. The ideal book would explain my rights, typical reactions of LE, precedents, some practical matters, dealing with hostile LE, etc etc. Would be especially valuable to me as I am a foreigner. What I am NOT looking for is something about UN troops hiding in my backyard, choosing the best gun to shoot tax collectors, etc. igor
Rocket Ship Galileo
"Launching before being served by court order -- see also 'The Man Who Sold the Moon' and the movie 'Destination Moon'."
The Notebooks of Lazaraus Long
"Beware of strong drink. It might make you shoot at tax collectors -- and miss."
There's a great deal of legal commentary in Heinlein. There are more references where he comments on the need for warrants for searches. It is a very common theme in other right wing/libertarian SF as well.
DCF
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- Igor.