some people on here think i hate cops its not true i may hate the stupid things they do?
814164
I'm a bit confused...does someone actually care who you like?
84452
people are haters thats why
1164747
Firstly, let me just say this to you sir: Try riding a motorbike.\n\nPeople are becoming anti the police because the powers that be are making the police anti the people, allow me to ellaborate. When I was a student I did student things like drinking and singing loud. A police officer in the city where I live now has the power to, and they do, as the simplest way of dealing with such behaviour hand out an on the spot fine for anti social behaviour, although they can be challenged when you wake up to find one of these on your pillow next to your fuzzy head I doubt you would. This has two main effects 1 - It effectively makes an officer judge and jury, with leave to appeal (for want of a better way to term this) 2 - It turns the police into that most hated of all human beings, an overgrown tax collector.\n\nNow look at some of the new powers that the police have in relation to youngsters- they can get a dispersal order for a particular area. Meaning that if you stop to tie a shoe lace and you are with a friend in the wrong area you can be picked up and taken home.\n\nNext consider that most hated officer of all and most often the only one the likes of you and me will ever come into contact with: The traffic officer, think of the sheer contempt they treat people with and the (often) blatently sneaky manner in which they do their job. \n\nNow throw in half a dozen media stories into the mix about people being 'framed' by the police and brutal attacks by officers and speak to some people who have had some involvement (in a legal manner) with the police, stir and bring to the boil.\n\nDespite what I say above I know that the police do a lot more than they ever get credit for but from my own PERSONAL experiences of the police ( I have had 2 motorbikes stolen, 1 car, been held up at gun point in a shop I worked at as a student, and been mugged) in all but one of the above situations the police just wanted to get a crime number issued and get out as quickly as they could. \n\nTo sum up I think people are anti police because they have low interpersonal skills, not very good P.R. and because they are simply becoming glorified tax collectors.
1103016
As a former cop I will tell you that I never let this tactic work on me.  In fact if a female sat there and tried to talk her way out of it and do any of her tricks it would provoke me into giving the ticket instead of a warning.  The cops who do there jobs the right way would not let them influence that cops thought process.
255614
You are going to hate this but... NOPE! HAHAHAHAHA oh sure there are days I leaved pissed (or worse, a little shaken) but for the most part I help people or help the police take cars from jerks that don't deserve them or are a danger on the roads and I make good money and work long hours that keep me outta trouble till I can pay off alllll my debts so I can start working on my goal in life since I was five of being a hero (also known as a GOOD cop).  so... sorry :) GRIN
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Why do people hate someone for the color of their skin, or their religous beliefs, or any other number of reasons.  My best guess is....the ones out there who choose to "hate" without a true reason, (not that a reason is liscence to hate) are the ones who also choose not to look deeply at their own life, soul, spirit.  I think that it's easier to judge and hate someone else, than it is to judge and correct ourselves. \nAs for why "cops"...\nI was raised in a law enforcement home. My dad was Chief of Police, and in other law enforcement my whole life. In fact..his name is on the Law officers memorial in D.C. for officers killed in the line of duty.  Your question really touched my heart.  I think daddy was the last "Matt Dillon" !!   Personally, I thank you for your service and dedication to the public.  You tend to see the worst in our society, you risk your life for little or no appreciation, work horrible hours sometimes, in not only potentially life threatening conditions but also uncomfortable conditions, like rain, snow, high heat etc.  And yet you get up and do it all over again the next day.  You also must realize that there are some cops who do the job because of the need to control others, a power trip or their own egos.  There is actually very little accountablity for officers, or any public figure, who decide to take advantage of their position of trust, and to abuse the power we give them.  So some of the "hate" out there comes from a persons contact with the "bad cops", and the expectation that the bad one is the rule not the exception.  \nOne more thought on this.... I have four year old twins, they are great kids, but do naughty things sometimes and they hate to get caught and equally hate the resulting punishment.  I think maybe the ones who you think "hate" cops, really just hate the results of being caught in a crime, and cops are the first and probably most memorable encounter they will have upon being caught ...with their choice to commit a crime.  A case of "shooting the messenger" Im afraid, in some cases.\nPlease be assured, that not everyone hates you.  It is, I'm afraid, the nature of the beast.  Like being a mom!\n\nBe Safe!!
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Frankly, I think 90% of all cops are azzholes. I believe the get this way because of the people they come into contact with on a daily basis and from hanging around other cops. They all act like they've got a chip on their shoulder.\n\nAs far as having a tough job, I'd agree with that, but I also think, "hey, you knew the job was dangerous when you took it" so don't come whining to me about it.\n\nOne more thing, just 'cause you wear a badge doesn't mean I have to show you anymore respect than you show me. Treat most people decent and they'll cooperate. If they don't, then there's always time for you to be an azzhole.....\n\nJAMES O...hey, you wanna call me out, I'm going to respond. I don't know where you're from, but in Southern Cali, all the cops think they're badazz. Look, I have 15 years in the military, they want 'tude, I'll give 'em 'tude. I'll always start off respectful and I NEVER interfere, but the minute I get BS from them you better believe I give as good as I get, and without being vulgar or using foul language.\n\nMy point is this. Just because a guy wears a badge, he gets no more courtesy or respect than anyone else does. They have to earn it just like the rest of us.
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no. cops save lives. I am sure there is a crooked cop or two out there but honestly. They dont get paid shit and they put their lives on the line every single day. Why would you do all that and deal with shitty pay just to make peoples lives miserable. If you need to ask this question you are silly. Cops are heros.
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It's hard to insult you but, if you insist...."YOU ARE TOO SCUMMY TO EVEN RIDE IN THE BACK OF MY PATROL CAR OR WEAR MY HANDCUFFS!!!" I hope that was what you wanted.
88300
No it's not just you, it's alot of immaturity here, just don't bother with those questions if you hate 'em. Think of it this way, they wasted 2pts on asking those silly questions.
6513
You said "I know some people don't like them just because", but it seems to me you didn't finish your sentence.\n\n"...just because they were arrested for doing something against the law, and that doesn't allow them to live how they want."
879302
Well, it depends, I agree with you, but you'd be surprised how insulting some people can be,  I asked a question about why cops have to block traffic when giving a citation and this crazy woman just insulted me like there is no tomorrow, she  comes from a family of cops,  she can't even spell, nor use punctuation properly, but you can see how hateful she is, she said I have to be the most ignorant person and had the stupidest questions and went on and on, you can immediately see she has a miserable life and she is brand new to Y/A, I only asked a simple question. She also said I have to be the most self centered person, blah  blah, it's unbelievable, she actually didn't read the question, but misinterpreted, check it out, all I can do is laugh.  \nYeah you lose 10 points plus another 2 if they think your answer was offensive.
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Remember the CS Gas spray?? That was issued so that the police had a "LAST LINE OF DEFENSE" When they felt that they were in "Immediate physical danger" \nThey use the stuff for crowd control in our town on a friday night -I have seen it with my own eyes.\nI have had police sneering at me and making comments deliberately to goad me into violence on busy weekends. \nThe magistrates are so far up their own arses that they cannot see what they have on the streets feeding them their stock in trade! \nThe police FORGET that they are public servants and that they are paid BY US! As I grow older I become less and less trusting of them as a force and less likely to help them should I ever be called upon to do so. \nThey do a difficult job no doubt, but they forget that they are there to SERVE and respect members of the public, but from what I have seen, the public need protection from them and their arrogant abuse of power.
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Some people are so stupid and you're right:  people like him mess it up for all of us.  Personally, I really and truly appreciate it when a police officer shows some humanity and common sense.  I've been fortunate enough in our city to have always been treated with respect by police officers and I'm grateful for that.
542115
ABSOLUTELY.  Cops have been given entirely too much power and abuse it on a daily bases, AND they get away with it!  Most cops are those guys who were kicked around and stepped on in their school days...so they are out to get even when released into society with their shiny new badges!  Also, it doesn't matter if you are the victim or not, once they judge you, it's all over and then THE COPS victimize you one way or another!
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In my opinion I believe that there are some bad cops out there, but that is besides the point. Usually cops don't go on rampages killing people, if they feel they are in a situation where their life is in danger they usually warn someone and then if they are forced and have no other choice then what happens..happens. The reason it is such a big deal when a cop is killed in the line of duty it is because they were doing their job to protect and serve and they did it all while trying to protect society.
779690
This is a very peculiar question but much to the point why do they have so much hate as well. The testosterones fly so high with them at times. But I think it becomes the catch 22 theory. the community is to blame as well, for many of them feel immune because they go through their lives playing innocent to blame and yet they are not, but they are the first persons to tell on some other neighbor. But lo and behold if they saw a person being mugged they would be to afraid to call because they dont want to get involved, so in turn the cops know this and they feel that the public just does not care about anyone but themselves. Seriously people have to interact in their own communities to keep them happy and safe or they will be subject to abuse from many areas. Police have a need to be a boss psychologically, and to enforce what they consider is law, (obviously if they go by the book, it should be the law they enforce) but many times they stretch it as well as the common citizen. It seems there has been a wedge put between the people and the law enforcement officials and I blame it all on the cliques that infiltrate our communities and run our local governments. The door only swings one way in these cases. The criteria and purpose to hire a police person is to make sure they are servants of the public who pays their salaries. But no most of them are hired by those at the top of the food chain and they only want obediant dogs to protect their jobs in politics against the people who would vote them out, or cause them to be fired. That is why there has always been corruption in policing and politics. They are like insects, the ants are the cops and the praying mantis are the politicians. They work hand in hand. Being a police person should only be a job, but unfortunately it becomes their whole being(life). That is too much to impose upon anyone they are bound to be phony and hated. Halloween is over they need to take the mask off, and no one is perfect. Try playing musical chairs with your local politicians and unseat them in their positions. Police your own areas, (police means " to clean")