[coloradan]

Let's compare that situation to one in which a homeowner and a SWAT team got into a scuffle and a cop was shot - by another officer. The homeowner never fired a shot and was jailed for a week while evidence was searched for, but never found. Meanwhile, prosecutors were already trying to decide if they were going to go for the death penalty.

http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a3b5902996f01.htm

Read this and tell me that police are held to the same standard as citizens are when they shoot someone.

[toddst]

Let's compare that situation to one in which a homeowner and a SWAT team got into a scuffle and a cop was shot - by another officer.

I will read the article. However, the tip-off is "got into a scuffle with a cop." Never resist arrest - period! Sort it out later.

We can always find instances in which officers make a mistake or over-react. When that happens, the situation is reviewed by the courts. Most of the time everything is dealt with properly.

You must decide whether you wish to operate in a society based on law or emotion. I choose law, myself.

[notdownwidems]

Excellent point, Coloradan...speaking from the Denver area myself, remember the Ismail Mena case? I used to watch 'Cops' and believe they really were polite and courteous, to serve and protect. After having to actually deal with them a few times during my divorce and whatnot, I have a somewhat different opinion!
I sincerely doubt they will ever be held to the same standard as the rest of us,however, and sometimes I admit I wouldn't even want them to. But their arrogance and bullying does really give me a pain!