How many people are idealistic and generous enough to take that kind of risk with their own lives? It's not (a quick) death, but life in isolation in the penal system for... not setting a precedent?
I don't think I would be that idealistic or generous.
And that's just the thing. When cops pull you over and point a gun at you, telling you to get out of the car, do you get out of the car or not? Even if you don't have to get out of the car, you won't take that risk with your own life.
Same with cops asking for anything else at gunpoint etc.
I don't think I would be that idealistic or generous.