[ironwill]

"It should be noted that the VAST majority of “rank and file” police officers, in poll after poll, have expressed support for the armed citizenry."

This is what we're counting on.

[PowderMonkey]

"This is what we're counting on."

You will be bitterly disappointed. Opinions polls? Utterly discredited by the historical record: Kent State, Ruby Ridge, Waco, New Orleans...When the moment of actual choosing comes; the moment of truth; that moment of extreme clarity and realization of the deadly consequences of high-risk decisions, the Centurions will side with the State. They will have no choice. Not because they're cowards, but because it's their bread and butter, their rice bowl. It's what they trained for, and swore to uphold (The Law). Mortgages, pensions, children to put through college, medical bills, elderly parents in nursing homes, car payments..."I was just following orders." When the stuff hits the fan, Police blue is all that matters. They won't be getting their knickers in a twist over legalities and constitutional issues. They'll be doing their job as ordered, too busy "maintaining order," and too angry with you and yours for causing all this strife. Count on it.