Why do people assume that you've had a brush with the law if you say anything negative at all about police?

bn_4600

In today's age, most ppl who become cops need the power and control, not all but a very high number. These cops lack self esteem and get off on harassing ppl. Keep a journal every time you are harassed. When you have had enough, write a letter to the police chief and the Attorney General of your State.

Crosseyed Kitty

Perhaps because that is normally the case. I've had my "brushes" when I was young but I have never talked the police down. How would you like to live without them

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drew2718281

Maybe it's because your avatar has a mohawk.

Response - I'm only making fun of you because I think I've been in your shoes. I agree that it's unfortunate that people judge on appearances, but that is the way the world is and it's not going to change. The bottom line is that if you stop looking and acting like a criminal, the cops will stop harassing you. Is it fair? No, probably not, but life isn't fair. Eventually you'll (hopefully) decide that there are better ways to spend your time than rebelling against "the man." If you want to fight injustice, maybe you should BECOME a cop.

bluasakura

They don't. A lot of people love to hate and villainize cops. That's a sign of intelligence.

Cpl Coop

That is true. In every profession there are bad apples. It makes it really upsetting when it is a law enforcement officer. It is your right to disagree with law enforcement sometimes. Sometimes people are in the wrong place at the wrong time. But there is an avenue for those people to take action, legally. As for a brush with law enforcement for saying something negative. I would say it depends what is said. Certain situations dictate certain responses from people, when using your right to utilize your freedom of speech.

rhino_man420

no, but most people can tell if you have had a "brush"

LooK iM sO wHiTe

people figure that if you talk bad about the people protecting you you must be bad also. Cops are meant to protect but some over take authority.

fearslady

Because most people never have to experience the results of being harassed by cops on power trips and believe that police are all there to protect and serve; why would you think otherwise unless you've had personal experience in the matter or have just watched too many episodes of "The Shield"? I agree with your comments, however, and will add that I bet the good cops will admit to being wrong, while the bad ones would never admit error.

tine

Because they are cynical.

blackout_rocknroll

It must be the area you live in. If there is a good amount of serious crime (homicides, burglaries, auto theft, etc.) going on in your area, I could possibly see more of a defensive attitude taken about negative comments about the police, but where I live, law enforcement's number one favorite thing to do is hunt down DUI's like they're hunting deer. They'll look for the least little thing to pull you over for, and then try to ruin your life for the next couple years. I don't advocate DUI, by no means, but when a driver isn't driving erratically, they're stopping them anyway if its late at night.

Sufi

my experience is that folks who say things like that have developed that opinion usually from (bad) experience.
i would probly not think they make that opinion up out of the blue.

Answerer

It's seems to be the natural assumption, if someone dislikes you, it's natural to think that you must've done something to them to create this. Your reasoning does make sense in any case.

scruffycat

I figure that people who berate cops are one of two kinds of people (or both). Either they have had a brush with the law, or they just don't like authority figures. I get a lot of attitude from teens every day. I'm not even a cop. I'm a teacher. I find it's easier and more pleasant to be respectful towards everyone. It's not up to me to determine who's good and who's bad and who to respect and who to disrespect. I'd rather be surprised by the bad eggs of the cop world, than to send them a welcoming committee saying, "We've been expecting you!"

cork

to say 90% are corrupt would be close if not higher.

Wise Guy

Just imagine the world with out cops... The only real reason to bash police is if you do something to break the law or maybe some1 u know did and they took him/her away from you?

spag

Because 99% of the time someone talking bad about the polce have had a run in that did not go the way the subject though it should.

sex kitten ll

you are right, most cops are bad and sadly we can't do much about it.............

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