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I agree with much of what you say, but this:

But the greater question (to me, at least) is whether we want our public servants to follow, to the best of their ability, the will of the people expressed through the legally constituted means of expression, or do we want them conscientiously objecting every time they deem that the situation (the details of which they may not know or understand until way later -- as I did not know the record, history, or character of my assailant).

...just amounts to "hold a bake sale, sign a petition, and go back to sleep, sheeple."

Cops have large discretion over enforcement priorities and policies, and even over the laws. Putting pressure on cops to de-prioritize or change policy on enforcement style for bad laws is perfectly legitimate and effective.

We live in a deeply imperfect republic, and many here would call that a generous assesment.

I make an audio recording of EVERY interaction with any government employee. That alone has saved me a couple speeding tickets. (I "accidentally" left my digital dictation machine running.) I look forward to the day when people can make video recordings just as conveniently.

Would you take me through that step by step? I don't get it. To me it seems that you are saying something like,"If you're not happy with the way the election turned out, take it out on the people who work for the government you elected. Don't spend your time working the political system, just punish those on the winning side." And, as I say, I don't see the difference between that and an activist judge who "discovers" womething in our constitution which, mirabile dictu, looks just like himself, because he is using the constitution as a mirror.

I can't say enough what a GREAT practice this is! Keep records. Real time recordings are wonderful assets. Keep on doing it, and tell your friends!