jtrider
Regular Member
We encounter police in our attempt to carry our message. It would be useful if we were all on the same page as to what we should expect from the police we encounter. One thing I think we all have in common is the expectation to be treated respectfully. I have no doubt the police feel the same. There appears to be confusion about who the police work for, who they are accountable to. The answer to those questions may help us understand what treatment we should expect from the police.
For example, if there is no accountability to us, the citizen, for behavior and performance of duties, there may also be no expectation of courteous respectful treatment. We may be operating with a false or unrealistic expectation.
There is little threat from the rest of the community when we publicly open carry. If there is going to be a dicey encounter, it is likely to be with law enforcement. I think part of being properly prepared is to have a realistic expectation of what we may encounter, and why we have those expectations. This poll may help clarify those expectations.
For example, if there is no accountability to us, the citizen, for behavior and performance of duties, there may also be no expectation of courteous respectful treatment. We may be operating with a false or unrealistic expectation.
There is little threat from the rest of the community when we publicly open carry. If there is going to be a dicey encounter, it is likely to be with law enforcement. I think part of being properly prepared is to have a realistic expectation of what we may encounter, and why we have those expectations. This poll may help clarify those expectations.
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