[Leaning Right]

Back in our day we were told to mind authority. And we did.

But it is worth noting that today's "authority" is not the same as from back in the 1960's.

The local cops I knew when growing up in the 1960's were serious guys, but decent guys. I enjoyed talking to them when the opportunity arose (in a bank line, etc.).

The local cops now are mainly muscled-up guys who wear wrap-around sunglasses, all the time. They are just not interested in talking politely to the average citizen.

Perhaps the cops have changed because the criminals have changed. But I now have trouble viewing my local cops as good neighbors who are just doing a job. And that's sad.

[notdownwidems]

But it is worth noting that today's "authority" is not the same as from back in the 1960's.

Very true! The cops today are like (in some number of cases, don't want to paint with too broad of a brush) the ones in A Clockwork Orange...what happened?

Having said that however, I must admit that in most encounters I have had with the police they have been fair and, if not courteous, at least not nasty...with one exception...when I was going through a divorce and my bat-s*h*it crazy ex-wife got a restraining order against me...I set up a time with my lawyer to go back to my former place of residence to gather my things...the police had to accompany me; they treated me like the worst sort of criminal while they laughed and joked with the ex...it was humiliating. I registered a complaint, but I doubt if anything ever came of it. This was Thornton, CO.