The problem is that there is an obvious double standard.
Several people have pointed that out, but I haven't seen any posts by "cop haters" suggesting the guy should be arrested or charged.
On the other hand, there would be lots of cops (a minority, but still a lot) lining up to arrest a serf who did exactly the same thing as the ex-cop did.
As long as I get the same treatment, rights and priviledges, I'm OK. Same treatment at traffic stops, same gun rights, etc. Or is that not what you had in mind?