The Schiavo issue

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I'd be escorted out, but not arrested, unless I decided to do it several times.

Okay, now imgine the same scenario, but add a court order that she is not to be fed or given water, plus a high profile which means a increased probability of escalation. The job of the police is to maintain order. Following normal procedure where infractions are overlooked so as not to create a scene does not work in an abnormal situation. In those cases, they have every right to follow the letter of the law if it will maintain order. Just as they have every right to be more lenient if it's not necessary.