[Celtic Conservative]

I believe you when you say you are frustrated when you see the abhorrent and unprofessional behavior of some cops these days. Sometimes like now I see the same things other cops do and think "wow, that was pretty dumb". None of that " thin blue line" crap for or from me. There are times, however when I reserve judgement on some of the cases I hear about for one simple reason: The mainstream media does not like law enforcement. The mainstream media sometimes distorts police-related stories for sensationalistic or political purposes. I have been branded a jackbooted thug or worse when I reserve judgement on some of the cases posted on FR. The truth is I just want to see how some of these situations play out in the courts because I don't trust our media to report some items about cops and law enforcement in a truthful and unbiased manner.

CC

[Smokin' Joe]

The truth is I just want to see how some of these situations play out in the courts because I don't trust our media to report some items about cops and law enforcement in a truthful and unbiased manner.

The (mainstream) media have a pretty good track record at distorting, misreporting, lying, and hyping their pet stories. I think you are wise.