The proprortion of crappy, abusive, lazy, corrupt or stupid cops is probably the same as the proportion of crappy, abusive, lazy, corrupt or stupid, say, waiters. Only thing is, it's a VERY visible and politically charged position, and poor behavior has very direct effects on the REAL lives of REAL people.
I think the police in general are under-appreciated and deserve every bit of respect, cooperation, and admiration we can muster. Except for the jerks.
Now rent-a-cops, it's a different story. Those are the psychos who want to wear uniforms and have authori-tay, but couldn't make it into or through Cop School. I've seen the movies! I know what Cop School is like! You mean you're WORSE than that no-account Steve Gutenberg??
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