[eyeamok]

I forget, why is it exactly we are supposed to trust, and have respect for the Police??

[Psalm 144]

“I’m Special Agent Vasily Blokhin, and I’m here to help you.”

[yadent]

The ‘police’ should be considered NOT your friend UNTIL they prove otherwise. They should be treated as thugs ‘under color’ until they demonstrate an appropriate responsibility of the special powers they possess. This means that every citizen needs to become FULLY knowledgeable regarding their rights under the law when encountering/interacting with law enforcement. Unfortunately laws don’t mean much to armed thugs, even ‘under color’ ones.........be careful out there.

[fwdude]

I forget, why is it exactly we are supposed to trust, and have respect for the Police??

Don't be so absolute in your hatred. Local police, representing local values expressed in law, are perfectly fine and constitutional. Would you rather have raging anarchy?

The feds are another issue altogether.

[Go Gordon]

I forget, why is it exactly we are supposed to trust, and have respect for the Police??

I believe it was the FBI, not the local police that did this.