[eyeamok]

We back the blue, but will they back us?

NO, the Police, regardless of what you think of them or wether or not you support them, HAVE NO LEGAL DUTY to Protect the citizenry from anything. The only LEGAL Duty and Obligation ANY Police Officer has is to the Political Entity that employs them. Most will "Just Follow Orders" as an act of self preservation. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!!

[MtnClimber]

I am not disputing anything you said. But, that is known as the nuremberg defense.

[Bonemaker]

American police by and large are a miserable, hate filled, angry and chronically depressed lot. However, much of it is not without merit. (Sheriffs’ Depts are a different breed of cat with their own ethos.) Methinks they hate their command and political masters more than we do. The question is which way will they break when the chips are down. Historically it takes a charismatic leader to focus and channel the rage in either the right or wrong direction.