> The politician isn’t the guy standing there with the gun pointed at your face screaming “ON THE GROUND! DO IT!”. <
That’s an important - and valid - point! And it’s one reason I am no longer pro-police. They have gone from being “peace officers” to being “law enforcement officers”. 90% of them have ego problems.
But that’s a separate issue from deciding whether or not to obey a lawful order. You can enforce a lawful order (virus-related or not) without being a bully, or a screaming like a madman. Unfortunately too many cops today feel they must go the screaming bully route.
“They have gone from being “peace officers” to being “law enforcement officers”.”
Agreed
That, my friend is the key. Used to be they were there to “keep the peace” between folks. Calm the situation. Give folks a chance to rethink and step back from the edge.
Now it’s, shoot the dog first.