Originally Posted by
Spiff
Currently, the Constitution's interpretation unfortunately includes permissibility of "implied consent" searches and permits searches that would normally be forbidden to be conducted if "public safety" is the reason for the search.
I disagree mightily with both of these assertions. All searches should only be conducted with explicit consent and permission. And "public safety" be damned: the should never be such exceptions to the 5th Amendment.
Do you mean the 4th Amendment, Spiff?
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
The 5th protects against abuse of government authority in legal procedures.