hello, iv'e been reading the forums for a while and came to the conclusion that many of the users have some sort of problem with LEO's. Almost as if there is a resentment towards them. Is this true, if so why?
I dont' think the "problem" is with LEOs in particular. The problem is with anyone in a position of "authority" who acts based on an understanding that OC is not allowed under the law when we know they are wrong. This includes store clerks and managers, bus drivers, city councils, county commissioners, park boards, library boards, private security guards and, yes, LEOs. It is more aggravating when we know that they know better, or at least that they should. LEOs fall into that category.
I'm 20+ years military and have no problems with LEO's. There are bad apples in LEO, military, ems, ect. So I don't blame a profession, I only blame the individuals that do wrong while representing their particular profession. Unfortunately we only hear about the bad ones (Cue Dirty Laundry song).
oh, ok. gotcha. It just seemed like since a few cops messed up terribly, people think all cops are bad. but...it makes sense the way you put it
I'll admit my bias, HOWEVER, I treat every officer with respect until proven otherwise.
I've been threatened with death, held at gunpoint twice, had made up charges filed against me, threatened with (false) arrest multiple times, and otherwise shat upon... all by 'officers' upholding the law... All while minding my own business, committing no crimes (one time I was taking a picture of an unmarked car in an empty parking lot, officer threatened me with arrest for disorderly conduct if I didn't delete the picture)
Now, out of the 20 or so LEO contacts I've had out here, I've only had one that really irked me the wrong way (PCSO detained me for OC, officer said he'd take my gun if he saw me again and I didn't 'register' it..).. All the other interactions were very polite.
hello, iv'e been reading the forums for a while and came to the conclusion that many of the users have some sort of problem with LEO's. Almost as if there is a resentment towards them. Is this true, if so why?
I'll admit my bias, HOWEVER, I treat every officer with respect until proven otherwise.
I've been threatened with death, held at gunpoint twice, had made up charges filed against me, threatened with (false) arrest multiple times, and otherwise shat upon... all by 'officers' upholding the law... All while minding my own business, committing no crimes (one time I was taking a picture of an unmarked car in an empty parking lot, officer threatened me with arrest for disorderly conduct if I didn't delete the picture)
Now, out of the 20 or so LEO contacts I've had out here, I've only had one that really irked me the wrong way (PCSO detained me for OC, officer said he'd take my gun if he saw me again and I didn't 'register' it..).. All the other interactions were very polite.
hello, iv'e been reading the forums for a while and came to the conclusion that many of the users have some sort of problem with LEO's. Almost as if there is a resentment towards them. Is this true, if so why?
Wait... don't you sell lights & radios & such to (I would assume) LEAs?