Originally Posted by Manic_Skafe

I don't trust them. At all.

Admittedly, cops are people too but they're part of a corrupt system that works to the detriment of most of the people it was created to serve. So while the individual behind the badge may be a decent person, there is no middle-ground, corruption flows top to bottom and through every aspect of the judicial system.

As for those of you that support the cop-out (ha) that they have a "tough job" - that's beside the point. Mathematicians are paid to be accurate, therapists are paid to be compassionate and the police are paid to serve - any deviation from their responsibility to serve and protect is unacceptable.

And to make it understood that my opinions stem simply from what I observe and not from any particular bias: My father was an officer for the NYPD for 10 years, when forced to deal with the police I always do so in a courteous and respectful manner, despite the many negative experiences I've had - I have had positive experiences with the NYPD, I am under the employ of an armored car company which makes me an officer of the law...