The problem with this story is that it WASN'T a public place. The man went into a private business, and thus should abide by the private businesses rules on their property. I do agree that the police were out of line, but so was the customer. Is it a not a key point in liberty to have total control of your own property?
Circuit City was not in the wrong, even if it is a stupid policy that I don't agree with, that's for the consumer to decide. Don't like to show your receipt at the door? Don't shop at Circuit City. The market will react accordingly.
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I don't think case laws are as valid as the principals of liberty.
The problem with this story is that it WASN'T a public place. The man went into a private business, and thus should abide by the private businesses rules on their property. I do agree that the police were out of line, but so was the customer. Is it a not a key point in liberty to have total control of your own property?
Circuit City was not in the wrong, even if it is a stupid policy that I don't agree with, that's for the consumer to decide. Don't like to show your receipt at the door? Don't shop at Circuit City. The market will react accordingly.
Unless the government steps in, of course.