First, I mean no disrespect towards anyone here,period.
A couple things about us cops ( at least the "good ones") We (I) don't like where we are headed any more than the rest of you. Our Government scares me to death, Our leadership is questionable, and I think EVERYONE should be able to defend themselves effectively. I would much rather investigate the clean "two to the chest" of a would-be-burglar/rapist/molester, than I would a rape/robbery/murder of a decent human being.
That being said, there are many of "US" who are in total agreement with "YOU"....I say that in quotations because I want to stress that this is not an "US -vs- THEM" thing at all.
My main goals as a Police Officer are: #1 Make it home to my wife and family at the end of the night #2 Protect those that can't protect themselves to the best of my ability #3 Do something good for SOMEONE no matter how small.
Some may see me talking to a family as a counselor and say "He has no right to be talking to them" or "Where is his authority to talk to them in the Constitution" My answer to that is that it's my duty as a person to help those in need, and to use my experience to help people solve their own problems
I know I'm young and probably see the world through different eyes than many on here.....I hope that everyone here understands that I personally am not the enemy, though some of my "kind" may be...
Thanks for your time
M