Fearless_Hyena

Absolutely. But with that in mind, I would still never consent, even though I would probably have nothing to hide.

This is because there's always the chance that they find something you didn't know about that's against some law, but more so on the basic principle of it all.

If they really want to search it, they will probably end up doing it anyway. If they wanna knock you for something, and it could be *anything* really, they're going to do it anyway. Cops can make up just about anything they want to nail you for, or at least give you a really hard time -- so with that in mind it's you're duty to call tme on that, and not let them get away with whatever they wish.

Your best bet is to not piss them off and find a way to make them want to move along. bparker805 was thinking on his feet -- calling someone on your cell and/or recording info is a great idea, and you don't even have to be a dick about it -- I mean, I enjoy pissing off cops, but it's not a good idea when you're being put on the spot!!! Try to be friendly and civil but stand your ground.

If they ask why don't you consent, even if you don't have anything to hide, tell them straight up that you know it's within your rights and that you have no reason to want to consent! It's worked for me before, and it sure did take a lot of self-control for me in order to be civil, but remember who's in power here. Remember that they can and will basically do anything they want unless you're able to give them a good enough reason not to.