It is a concidered opinion, of mine, that the Goverment, both National and Local, have allowed a monster to ..

Question

.. grow and perpetuate! The situation has now gotten so bad, that they are afraid to even mention it, let alone do anything about it! The POLICE! They are now a law unto themselves. We are the only country in the World that has a police state, that dos,nt give a F**K, WHAT YOU DO! (as long as it dosn't cause them any work!).

Answer 1

I work in local government, and have done for 25 years. Nearly everybody I know is dedicated, underpaid, and hard working. I agree there are problems, but these are due to political interference from Central Government, and low morale due to people like you throwing ill-considered insults around.

Answer 2

Police officers are drawn from society and are indicative of that society. It doesn't matter what walk of life you are from, there is good and bad. The same applies to the police. There are strict vetting procedures in place to screen out some of the dross but inevitably some does get through. When these individuals transgress, their misgivings are given centre-stage by the national press which gives the perception that "They are all the same". It's a shame the media don't give the same coverage to the many who are injured and killed in the course of their duty without fear or favour every year. It is easy to sit back and throw insults at the police, but when the deal day in day out with the dregs of society, they will get complained against as a tactic. This is why so many complaints are dismissed, there's just no truth in them. Many years ago, some police officers were heavy handed but in this day and age they can't afford to be or they lose their jobs. It seems to me though that with the cuff on the ear out went respect and discipline for a generation.

Answer 3

What you are saying has it's fine points, but the reality of our current country is one of a developing society that hasn't quite reached maturity yet. If you look at the diversity of personality types that surrounds us, could you imagine a system of anarchy ever being as developed as ours? This country was built on subversion and rebellion and has a history of insurgency well before the word became popular today. As long as the rich and privileged are allowed to run things, they can control the police and military to their hearts desire. As long as there is no paperwork involved for breadcrumbs to find their way back to the nest, the police and anyone else in sensitive work are happy as pigs in sh*t. Paperwork means thinking and thinking is not always in the best interest of the police or military. But take this to heart: We are extremely lucky that we have as many police as we do, for surely we would all regress back into a society of rebels, anarchists and subversives true to the negative connotations the words and images conjure.

Answer 4

What considerations have you taken into account? Obviously NONE or you would know that your statement is not true.

It may be a misguided BELIEF of yours. However the Police are having more and more powers taken away from them in many ways - the amount of paperwork and evidence required for the most basic of charges to be made against a criminal is becoming ridiculous.

And the criminals have more human rights than the police officers who often get let down by the courts!!

Answer 5

The DC sniper case was used as an argument for circumventing posse commitatus and allowing military involvement in domestic police affairs. From military planes high above they supposedly were just searching for "muzzle flashes."
The war on terror has no logical end in sight besides total annihilation or total enslavement to a global police state. Now, on "tips" from unknown sources of a purported terrorist attack, our government can effectively take over any city at any time with heavily armed soldiers for our own "protection."

Answer 6

sometimes i wish there was an 'opt out' scheme for the police. you dont want our services, you dont pay them, and we dont answer your calls. it seems crazy that you should sit there nice and cosy and criticise the people out on the streets getting beaten up trying to arrest the people who want to rob you. i'm a police woman and work hard because i believe in what i do. try a week in the job.... then see how you feel.

go tell your thoughts to the family of police officers who have died in the line of duty and see if they agree with you

oh and dont blame the police for the legislation, thats the government. if you have a problem with the law, write to your mp

no wonder england is thousands off police officers short, why would anyone want to join a job where you work your butt of only to get criticised.

by the way weezybaby..... if you gonna quote 2pac, at least give him the credit

Answer 7

I still think that in general, the police officers all over the United States are doing a great job. There might be some bad apples but you can count them on your fingers. I admire them for risking their lives to secure the safety of their constituents. Not only they are brave and chivalrous, they are also well educated.

Answer 8

You must explain your viewpoint.
I've lived in a police state. This doesn't compare. In my opinion, the police here are far too hampered by the powers that be. Build more jails!

Answer 9

Strange! we don't know what country you refer to, but by the use of the word 'gotten' instead of the word 'got' we can only assume it is part of or the USA.
In which case you have an elected chief of police, elect someone that will stamp it out.
"Daddy Dave"

Answer 10

im a police officer. it is apparent that you have developed a opinion based on a assumption. only police officers know that you are ignorant. i work 12 hour shifts and try to bust every crime that i can. i would like to take you with me for a ride-along. then you would recall your statement.