One way to prevent fatal police encounters stemming from traffic stops would be to minimize the number of traffic stops altogether.
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In most cases the operative standard is 'reasonable suspicion' -- which basically permits police to pull over anyone for any reason.
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It's no coincidence that so many of these incidents stem from traffic stops -- the liberties of motorists have been systematically curtailed
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Of course, this reform would require disempowering police and reducing their opportunities to generate revenue, so it's exceedingly unlikely
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There's no divinely-ordained reason why a busted tail-light should necessitate an encounter with an armed agent of the state.
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