That statement makes me wonder if you even read Dutta's editorial.
NO matter, all you really need to read is the title:
I’m a cop. If you don’t want to get hurt, don’t challenge me.
Here's the range of actions that Dutta won't tolerate:
Don’t argue with me, don’t call me names, don’t tell me that I can’t stop you, don’t say I’m a racist pig, don’t threaten that you’ll sue me and take away my badge. Don’t scream at me that you pay my salary, and don’t even think of aggressively walking towards me.
He goes on
But if you believe (or know) that the cop stopping you is violating your rights or is acting like a bully, I guarantee that the situation will not become easier if you show your anger and resentment.
Amazing. Even if you KNOW that your rights are being violated, you may not show your emotion to Masa Dutta.
There's quite a bit of distance between punching a cop in the face (ala Big Mike) and sighing because you are frustrated with a cops actions.
3 warnings and a $15 "no seat-belt" ticket.
Did I show respect? What do you think?
If you react violently to a police officer, you’re putting him and yourself both at risk.