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> I wonder how the story would have gone differently if the man had refused to consent to the search.

Probably taze the guy, then shoot him 7 times in the back as he runs off

This is so last year. Current trends in LE is to first shoot the guy than taze him

...and then ask if you consent to a search of your bag.

That is so Q1. This quarter it's shoot the guy in the back then put your tazer in his hand and tell the press you felt threatened.