And the fact that it is not a crime seems to irk some people. I think the idea of a police state is attractive to them.Whatever the specifics of this case, I am merely makinng the point that failure to have or show ID is not a crime.
Not only irk some, but Lonestar says you aren't required to show ID but if you don't, you'll face the consequences. Leaves me wondering if Lonestar understands the concept of a requirement? If there is a consequence, then it's a requirement. To contend that showing ID is not required, but there is a consequence is.....well, it's stupid. If it isn't required, why are you punishing people for not doing it? Authoritarian idiots.
State laws differ and since I (thank God) do not live in that state it is difficult to discuss what is legal or not about this situation. It is my understanding that he was charged with Disorderly Conduct. In my state he more than met the requirements for that charge. It would be difficult for me to believe that it is not a violation, in that state, for an individual to be shouting and yelling such as he obviously was outside of his house for all to hear. He would have been arrested if he had been white and it is foolish to say otherwise.