BuryYourDuke wrote:
Couple of things, and I will be happy to respond to your points. I'm sorry you take this so personally. I'm not surprised, but I am sorry. After reading the article again and taking some time to think about it, I agree that the officer acted within the law.
1. Yes, cops are liars. People are liars. People cover their butts in situations, especially in something this serious. I don't hold cops on a pedestal. Sorry. That doesn't mean there is a lie in this case, but I don't automatically believe him because he's a police officer, any more than I believe anyone.
2. I think I have a pretty solid grasp on the training the run of the mill street cop has. Doesn't stop you from running your mouth either though, does it? I'm sorry you have such disdain for the First Amendment, since you are supposed to be defending the Constitution and all.
5. Again, cops are people. People are liars. Cops are people with power. People with power tend to abuse that power. Unfortunately, agents of the state have committed some of the most despicable crimes against citizens in US and world history. So no, I don't trust the police. The attitude you have displayed over this yet again shows your disdain for folks that don't bow down before the authority you have. In short, you sound like a cop.
appreciate the part in bold (no sarcasm- glad you were at least able to admit that part)
never said anyone should put cops on a pedestal. but that's a far cry from "I don't trust the police", "agents of the state have committed some of the most despicable crimes against citizens in US", and "Yes, cops are liars"
where you go off the rails is just assuming anything a cop says or writes in a report is a lie. You are way beyond "Skeptical"- that takes cynicism to a whole new level.
all that being said, you are absolutely entitled to your own opinion- and my brothers and sisters in blue will still work midnights keeping you safe. again; that's the beauty of our country and why our ancestors died protecting our freedoms. Many cops will do the same. God Bless America was not meant as sarcasm.
where you were wrong here is when you insinuated that this particular officer was a liar, likely guilty of "something" and at the very least incompetent. Your apology doesn't change that. The fact that you are a Liberty alum and this was a LU employee who just did his job, likely saving the life(s) of student(s), makes it even worse.