No receipt? Then you have the right to remain silent...

I know this subject has been debated over and over but this story from the US has sparked new interest for me. Ever since 9/11, people have been trading in their liberty for the illusion of safety, particularly in America. Many books have been written, a plethora of movies, documentaries and short films have been made on the subject but this new incident really pushes things too far.



Michael Righi was subject to, in my opinion, a classic from of American over-policing and abuse of power. He could have obliged with the request made to him but his actions certainly didn't warrant the response he received. Its clear to see the US government's scare tactics seeping into the way people think and act.

Read how a trip to his local electronics store ended is his arrest here.