This didn’t have to do with a ticket or money. This had to do with my rights, and I remained calm while refusing to answer. It’s pretty sad how many Americans willingly accept the “they’re keeping us safe”/”they’re just doing their jobs” excuse when faced with increased restrictions. Lastly, if the border was properly policed, the interior checkpoints wouldn’t be needed.
PS – I heard about the video you posted. Apparently totally fake. The cop had a reputation for being an ass, and he staged it with a friend on his car’s camera to “prove” “how nice a guy” he was to his superiors, who were planning to fire his sorry butt.