There are still a few more errors in your last post.. and, I’d love to stay here and point a few more out... But, my wife INSISTS that I get off my butt and hang Christmas lights.
It seems rather obvious that we are not going to reach agreement on this. And, it’s obvious that there are a few officers on this thread that see the situation a little differently than most of us.
I will end, for now.. by saying, once again... I have a GREAT DEAL of respect for MOST police officers. It’s a tough job, and one that usually gets little respect. I’m very willing (as in the Vegas video) to give an officer the benefit of the doubt. But, in this case... I still do NOT see it.
What I see.. is an example of the worst kind of police officer... the kind I HAVE seen before.... who is more concerned about his OWN power and EGO than he is in protecting the public.
As a regular citizen: I’m not sure what disturbs me more... this moron’s actions, or the fact that other officers still want to defend him. Frankly, it makes me a little nervous to get on the highway.
BTW>> Just a few minutes ago... I showed the video to my neighbor (a Police Detective with 18 years experience on the force, including 10 years on patrol). It was enlightening to see his reaction as the video progressed. When the officer ordered the guy out of the car, my neighbor groaned... and said... “Oh no... this is going to go badly”. When it was over, he said: “Damn shame... didn’t have to go this way. Cops like that make my job harder.”
Yea... that’s just what I was thinking.
Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas to you and yours, and thanks for intelligently debating the issue.
: )