[rmh47]

Our problem is with the politicians and their judicial appointments, not the cops.

Sorry, but I cannot agree. The first clause of your statement is true; the second is not.

Cops who lie to the court are evil, wicked, heinous, and despicable, and they do it all the time. And, yes, I know they are allowed to lie to suspects they interrogate. I get that, but it is NOT what we are talking about on this thread.

Cops are not allowed to lie under oath. They are not allowed to lie in depositions, to the grand jury, in court, or to obtain a warrant. They are not allowed to suborn perjury. To do any of these is a crime, and they should be prosecuted for it.

Furthermore, when cops (or anyone in a position of authority) commits these crimes, they undermine faith in the system.

When policemen break the law, there isn't any law. Just a fight for survival. - Billy Jack

[Terry Mross]

What pisses me off more than anything is after someone is exonerated the DA and cops usually stand by their “conclusions” and say they got the right man.

[donna]

So, spend all our energy hating cops instead of electing good men?

“Because power corrupts, society’s demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.”
- John Adams -