Should we racially profile people?

[Snatchmasta]

Equal opportunity. It may be pragmatic to racially profile people, but that does not make it moral. Every US citizen, regardless of gender, sexuality, creed, or race, should be treated the same. Racial profiling is a violation of a whole bunch of constitutional amendments.



14th amendment

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

4th amendment

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