I ask again, is it legal to flip the cops off?

just_sayin

According to the websites I saw, it is.  However, it may be more nuanced, for example if you are in the  prison system already - but in general, the cops can't arrest you for flipping them off.

jack

just_sayin said:

According to the websites I saw, it is.  However, it may be more nuanced, for example if you are in the  prison system already - but in general, the cops can't arrest you for flipping them off.

Hello just:

Nahhh...  The Constitution is alive and well even inside a prison.   In fact, the Bill of Rights was written FOR citizens who're involved with the police.  Inside a prison, your 4th Amendment right to be free from searches, is curtailed among others having to do with security.  However, one doesn't lose their right to due process of law, to be free from unusual treatment, and others including the right to free speech.  In fact, lots of case law comes from INSIDE prisons, and INSIDE the courtroom, and INSIDE police headquarters.  

Now, it's true, your rights are only as good as your ability to enforce them.  There are police confrontations where ones rights are respected, and there are confrontations where they are not.. My post is about what the Constitution mandates - NOT how it is enforced..

So, I ask again, is it LEGAL to flip off the cops and/or your jailers?? 

excon

Factfinder

@jack

Yes. May not always be wise, but yes it's legal.

Putin

Not in fascist America, where the bully boy cops can beat up black people and you'll be arrested if you complain.

jack

Putin said:

Not in fascist America, where the bully boy cops can beat up black people and you'll be arrested if you complain.

Hello P:

Not far from the truth..  Good job.

excon

maxx

one law is called contempt of cop. basically a ticket if that.
@jack