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Originally posted by zerotime
I might be getting a little Freudian here but I think that the people who hate all cops do so because they are cowards. (I’m not flaming – this is my honest theory). No matter how tough males verbally pump themselves up to be the reality is often that the average guy is a coward, but that is only exposed when confronted by a difficult situation. No matter how evolved human beings pretend to be the fragile male ego is controlled by masculinity. When the masculinity of a male is bruised a lot of hate emerges as a defense.
One of the main jobs of a police officer is to hold a presence of authority so that they can be in full control the situation at hand. When a police officer is confronted with a person who is committing or suspected of committing a crime the officer will use training, authority and intimidating on the suspect to get them to “crack.” A suspect cracks and spills his guts when the level of fear has crossed a breaking point. It is the duty of the police officer to essentially break the willpower of the suspect, and in doing so the officer also crushes the masculinity of the suspect. That type of damage is very psychologically scarring. The emotional injured person then lashes out in the only way possible by hating all police officers because they identify the uniform as the source of their fears. We always hate what we fear.
So, in my opinion, when a person says I hate all police officers or all police officers are bad (which are obviously ludicrous statements) what they are really saying is that a police officer made me feel like a coward and damaged my psyche.
Originally posted by drbryankkruta
While I am finding frustration with the lack of people that just dont understand I would say that the language here goes a bit far and could catch the attention of a mod, we dont promote views effectively by cursing and insulting. It would also stand to advance the goals of those who stereo type cops as all the same , I would respectfully submit that an appology for the a word thing would better serve us all.
Originally posted by jprophet420
ill just take the warning, thanks. also, i only said all of the cops i ever dealt with were corrupt or crooked, and IMHO they are.
i choose my battles wisely and this is one i am vehement about. once you have experienced the system first hand you will be disgusted too im sure.
Everyone should agree to disagree, and do so with class , You will look better in the long run .....the other person more then likely wont.........I would rather be classily dressed , then gutter worn ........Mr politician.
Originally posted by jprophet420
see thats the problem, the system isnt good enough for all. i get points taken and a warning, thats how it works. i took it like a man and thats the end of it.
Everyone should agree to disagree, and do so with class , You will look better in the long run .....the other person more then likely wont.........I would rather be classily dressed , then gutter worn ........Mr politician.
ok i dont get this respect but i should give it back? doubt it. I'd rather rock jeans and a t and be me.
Originally posted by DeusEx
Don't like being searched? Well, the police don't exactly enjoy searching. But, in order to ensure that people don't end their own lives or the officers, you have to. You'd be surprised what people carry...machetes, shotguns, knives, syringes and all sorts of other craziness.
You people simply don't understand. You are all hostile because there's some poor bastard out there, who has to violate your personal space so that he doesn't get stabbed or shot so he can go home to his wife and kids. These people go otu there, try their best to clean up the streets (despite the courts' revolving doors) and YOU people hate him for that.
Unreasonable hatred of the police doesn't exactly endear them, you know. Try treating them with respect, and they might do the same.
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Originally posted by WolfMentality
I read the warning not to use profane language, and in this case I broke the rules, knowing exactly what the rules are. I read the TOA. I don't really give a #.
Originally posted by WeBDeviL
Wow, I have a cousin that is a cop.
I would trust him with my life, my friend.
Like it was already stated, you obviously are holding some sort of grudge...
-wD