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To: WilliamofCarmichael; Mr.Unique

Let’s take a look at the facts as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/cftb0242.pdf) for 2009.
In ALL industries there were 542 homicides in 2009 - 462 were in private industry. Areas included construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, retail trade, transportation and warehousing, professional and business services, administration, leisure and hospitality.
There were 80 homicides in government. 18 were in the federal government. 7 were in state government, though none were police. Local government had 55 homicides, of which 48 were public safety, aka police. Curiously more police died in traffic accidents than were shot.

So, the implication that police have a particularly hazardous occupation is not borne out by the facts.


45 posted on 08/02/2011 2:21:43 PM PDT by starlifter (Pullum sapit)
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To: starlifter
My original post said "Generally my thoughts are that because the murder of policemen is on the uptick I do not blame them for being super cautious and unforgiving. We citizens must understand that a policeman is a target always."

I followed up on your point already in a prior reply to another Freeper.

No arguments from me.

Nothing anyone says will cause be to hate and fear policemen, sorry.

I've already acknowledged the obvious: There are a few bad men and women wearing badges and they should be found out and removed from LE.

62 posted on 08/02/2011 3:53:14 PM PDT by WilliamofCarmichael (If modern America's Man on Horseback is out there, Get on the damn horse already!)
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