[righttackle44]

There is a growing concern across the country, aided by, believe it or not, YouTube videos, that many, most, or virtually all cops are corrupt and are willing to shoot to kill civilians of any color or station, at the slightest provocation.

I, too, am beginning to see that many cops are not what we believe they should be--good guys, protectors of our person and rights.

[TigersEye]

I, too, am beginning to see that many cops are not what we believe they should be--good guys, protectors of our person and rights.

That's to be expected when 4 out of 8 justices on a state supreme court think the Constitution is toilet paper.

[Uncle Miltie]

I have lived in cities with excellent and abhorrent police.

In Fargo, ND, the police were squeaky clean, respectful, honest, friendly, and followed the law carefully. And most were gay! Ha!

In Medford, OR, the police were just the most well armed gang in town. I NEVER saw a police car travel one block without violating the law. EVER. Anything you could ever imagine getting a ticket for, they did each and every block they drove. They were a danger to themselves and others. Mean, vindictive, corrupt, etc.

In an average town, probably 1-5% are bad guys. They give the rest a bad name. But since the fraction that are bad guys are not insubstantial, one has to assume the officer in front of you is not your friend.

[Pollster1]

I, too, am beginning to see that many cops are not what we believe they should be--good guys, protectors of our person and rights.

Most cops are good guys. The problem is that there are so many cops that even if "just" 10% are bad, that is a very large number of bad guys with guns - and worse, with a badge.

[FreedomNotSafety]

“...protectors of our person and rights.” They were never intended to be nor ever were or ever will be that. You misunderstand the role of the police. Their role is to enforce the law and catch the bad guy. They are not there for your protection and they serve no constitutional function of enforcing Constitutional rights.