True miners and policemen didn't make the top ten. The article does some explaining about deaths and dangers.
U.S. police deaths up 14% so far in 2011, report says
"an officer is killed every 53 hours in the line of duty in America -- yet despite the risks, more than 800,000 officers protect and serve their communities."
"in the line of duty" Did I read the first article wrong that not all deaths are on the job but are counted as occupational?
Regardless, I do respect policemen. Nothing you can say will change that.
I've known a few including three since childhood.
I also know that there are men and women who should not be given a badge and authority -- in any job. Especially government jobs.
He says that the main attacker of the victim is a former LAPD officer who was shot in the line of duty and lost an eye.
LA would not allow him to keep his job, but he was hired by Fullerton and as always been treated with great leniency.
Like you, I have respect for police officers in general, but these guys have crossed the line.