All societies need law enforcment. Some of the best minds in history have tried to envision a society that does not require law enforce, but failed. Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn comes to mind, and ST. Thomas More's clever novel utopia. But both efforts fell short. I will never ever report any kind of a crime again unless it is against my daughters. There is about a 50/50 chance that the reported will be the one that gets charged. Try reporting a burglary. You won't believe it. The first thing the police say is, "Do you have homeowners.rent insurance?" Report a car theft, and the police will say, "Who'd you sell it to?" Report a theft of money, and they'll ask you questions about the local casino. I think 99% of these police complaints of a citizen assaulting them are made only so the officer can take a paid day off work - so they can recover. Police will never ticket a relative, even if they accidently caused an accident. 75% of police seem to think nothing of destroying someone.
2007-03-09 04:03:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The desire to enforce somebody else's laws, carry a gun, and use your authoritative position to dominate and control others runs rampant in the police forces of not just this country but the world. Professions that offer such opportunities seem to attract people with these behaviors and tendencies, just like those inclined to care for others and empathize are drawn to nursing and care giving professions. It's pretty simple really if you think about it. People tend to pursue professions that allow them to do what they enjoy doing. I'm a great example, I work in IT for a non-profit environmental company because I like computers and I like nature. I bet a lot of law enforcers would claim that they do their job because they like to protect their community, and help others. This may be the case with a few, but honestly I feel the majority of them choose their work because it enables them to feel in control of others, and to be feared and respected. Often they were the bully in school who just never get over beating people up, or they were the one being bullied and are seeking revenge. It's also interesting to see how many young men entering the police force were victims of physical abuse from their fathers. There was a fairly controversial study done recently (can't remember who did it, sorry) that showed a disproportionate percentage of abuse survivors entering the force. I personally found that connection very interesting...
Anyway, I could go on for days about this... but I'll save those opinions for the next answer ;) Great question, and some good responses so far! I'm glad there weren't tons of beligerant officers and badge-lovers all up in arms about you calling ANY cop a crook or liar. At least some of them can admit that their brothers and sisters in arms can go too far...
2007-03-09 04:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by skyzefawlun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they work for the state and get away with anything they want. They are put one or more levels above the average Joe and people in the higher courts will believe them over you.
Put it this way we are nothing but pee-ons.
2007-03-09 04:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boo hoo hoo! Oh, poor me! Whaaaaaa! Attitude check!
2007-03-09 04:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because their human. crooks and police, when your starin' down the barrel of a gun what's the difference.
2007-03-09 04:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by alex l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becuase they are all pieces of poo, they depend on other peoples mistakes for a paycheck. and alot of them abuse the power just because they have it
2007-03-09 04:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are using their position to be that way.
2007-03-09 04:07:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are scumbags.
2007-03-09 04:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋