[oyez]

I wholeheartedly support my local police. They are underpaid, overworked and are pawns of the upper management.

[papertyger]

I wholeheartedly support my local police. They are underpaid, overworked and are pawns of the upper management.

Funny, EMS guys are always pissing and whining about how little they get paid, but they continue doing the job.

Bottom line: the money isn't why they do the job, and it ain't for public spirit, either.