Must have taken you most of those 61 years to visit and evaluate the entire US, but thank you for that objective data.
"I see public opinion of LEO's continuing to erode and they have no one else to blame but themselves."
Well, that and the thousands of drug-crazed maniacs that are roaming the streets, out of control, wantonly killing for a high. Add to that the insane controls placed on officers that make ROE look like 007's license to kill.
"The Garner case in New York is just the most recent example."
Garner selling cigarettes illegally certainly makes him a poster boy for honesty, integrity and "Man of the Year". But, I like your Obama-type anarchical, every-man-does-what-is-right-in-his-own-eyes style of antinomianism. Soon it won't be the "jack-booted" thug cops knocking on your door, it will be the cartel. Enjoy.
First, my observations are certainly subjective, but based on 61 one years of empirical experience. I been fortunate to have traveled and experienced a lot more than most folks and am therefore quite confident in stating my opinions, including my observations of the sharp decline in respect for LEOs. They are earning the disrespect. It also correlates to Fed Gov grants for weapons and equipment to militarize the local police organizations.
Second, I never said Garner was a model citizen. However, it is clear from the video that this entire event could have been handled calmly. The police started it, became unnecessarily aggressive...and then escalated it. Garner was killed for what?...cigarette taxes?; for not getting your vote for man of the year?
And lastly, in response to this tripe:
and the thousands of drug-crazed maniacs that are roaming the streets, out of control, wantonly killing for a high. Add to that the insane controls placed on officers that make ROE look like 007's license to kill.
But, I like your Obama-type anarchical, every-man-does-what-is-right-in-his-own-eyes style of antinomianism. Soon it won't be the "jack-booted" thug cops knocking on your door, it will be the cartel. Enjoy.
LOL! What you describe is a direct result LBJs Great Society and the Fed Gov's so-called War on Drugs. And, if the cartels do finally get around to kicking in my door they will likely be illegal immigrants using weapons from Fast and Furious.
No, it is not the cartels I fear, but an out of control Fed Gov and a nationalized militarized police force who will have no compunction about killing your dog, your child, your father, your mother, grandmother etc., for not obeying orders or fitting in to the new socialized paradise. Those not killed will be sent to camps. Should I end up in one at least I will know why I am there. You, however, would have no idea.