Count me among the "idiots".
Only an idiot would say a cop is scarier than a criminal.
If he could speak, do you think the dead victim would agree?
“Only an idiot would say a cop is scarier than a criminal.”
I disagree.
When facing a criminal, you’re facing only their bad intent and capacity to potentially inflict harm. So be it.
When facing a cop, you’re facing, ultimately, the full power and intent of the entire United States law enforcement apparatus and legal system. Just effectively resist/refuse to comply and watch the escalation proceed ultimately to the federal/military level. Refuse even the most corrupt, unlawful, dangerous or stupid command from a cop and your life is over.
Which one scares you more? You may be more scared of the former, but these days I'm definitely more concerned with the latter.
“Only an idiot would say a cop is scarier than a criminal.”
If you’re a legally armed citizen in New York City then you’d be an idiot to be less concerned about cops than criminals.
Also, if a criminal illegally assaults you then you have a right to defend yourself. But if a cop illegally assaults you you’re supposed to just suck it up and pray that you don’t get killed.
Sorry, but these days you’re an idiot if you don’t have more fear of cops than you do of criminals.
“Only an idiot would say a cop is scarier than a criminal.”
I think this poor bastard and the Aussie woman in Minnesota would beg to differ with you...for openers.
Count me among the "idiots".
Only an idiot would believe there’s a difference in this case.