Stuff like someone getting arrested at Circuit City for refusing to show their receipt makes my blood boil. Michael Amor Righi sums up the issue quite eloquently I think:

I understand that my day would have gone a lot smoother if I had agreed to hand over my driver’s license when asked by Officer Arroyo. However, I am not interested in living my life smoothly. I am interested in living my life on strong principles and standing up for my rights as a consumer, a U.S. citizen and a human being. Allowing stores to inspect our bags at will might seem like a trivial matter, but it creates an atmosphere of obedience which is a dangerous thing. Allowing police officers to see our papers at will might seem like a trivial matter, but it creates a fear-of-authority atmosphere which can be all too easily abused.

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. And apparently the occasional unlawful detention by Circuit City employees and wrongful arrest. I hope Michael finds some support in standing up for the rights apparently lots of people are taking way too much for granted.