As sad as the death of anybody is .....I don't agree with all the fuss that goes on when a police officer dies. Parades, thousands of others police officers/people shedding tears for somebody they didn't even know. It's ridiculous to me . What do you think ??
2007-11-24 02:05:33 · 15 answers · asked by Quique 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Wow, I happen to be a police officer and a firefighter. so please pardon my jaded opinion. Its kinda like if you were a member of the armed forces.. you would be able to get a military burial. Its kinda like a big fraternity of brothers and sisters that share a common bond therefore paying respect by making an appearance or being in a parade for a fallen officer is common. Does it make them a better person, or more important, I guess it depends on how you feel about the profession. If someone who was say the head of a laborers union or the like passed away I would venture to say that there would be a large gathering and outpouring of respect. "Its not really about how they died,, its about how they lived!" Just my feelings.. hope this helped
2007-11-24 02:32:56 · answer #1 · answered by gotseatbelts 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
When a police officer dies everyone knows about it. It's in the newspaper, tv, and the word spreads. Just the thought that goes through police officers mind that they lost an officer even if they didn't know him they just think of how they died. Other police departments have this feeling because they know there job is stressful. When an officer dies they police department arranges the funeral.
2007-11-24 03:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but if they are killed doing their job, it's A LOT sadder (and A LOT more significant) than say a drunk teenager wrapping her car around a tree. Anytime that happens the local news spends the next week at the high school showing all the other idiot teenagers crying over something that many of them likely will do to themselves before they finish school. The coverage and attention to that sort of event to me is ridiculous. At least with a police officer they died trying to help society and they deserve all the honors that they receive (more really).
2007-11-24 02:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I think its ok to honor the fallen people who protect us, but as far as valuing their lives over other people who are killed, I disagree with that. All men were created eqaul, isnt that what Lincoln said?
The punishment for killing ANY person should be the same: The victims family should decide ONCE they are fairly tried and convicted of course. One appeal to prove innocence only, and a speedy trial and appeal for both the victims family and the offender should be applied.
No one person's life should be considered more valuable than anothers. No matter how rich or poor they were, or whether or not they wore a badge or uniform in their lifetime.
Honor all the fallen in the same manner; with dignity and decency.
2007-11-24 02:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you loved a police officer you would know what all the fuss is about. I sit up at night waiting to hear from my boyfriend just so I know he is ok. When I hear him open the door in the morning I immediately feel better. Their job is dangerous no matter where they work. Unfortunately people who don't see the "big fuss" when a cop is killed is one of the many reasons why it's such a dangerous job.
2007-11-24 04:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by jennyღ 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
People like you make me mad. I don't care if you like police or not, but you have to respect what we do. We are out there protecting you and your property as best we can against the worst our society has to offer. Nobody calls the police when they are having a good day and everything is fine; they call when their life is going to hell in one way or another. The police officers in this country are heros, like it or not. Not enough people seem to get this. Other cops do and that is why we are so emotional when another officer dies in the line of duty because they know that the next traffic stop they make or the next domestic they respond to, it could be them that is killed.
2007-11-24 03:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by Todd S 2 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Two years ago, some cop was killed by a passing car, and traffic was re-directed in Hartford, CT, during rush time, for his church services!
The thing is, even state employees who could not drive into the city didn't know who the heck this cop was. I recall searching everywhere in the local news webpages to find nothing at all about this individual! Only that his fuineral would start at 8:00 am...
My question is, would a common citizen enjoy the same privilege?
2007-11-24 03:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I do not see it fair to treat a police officer's death more important than others. I guess people think that it should since he was killed protecting the community.
2007-11-24 02:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by Some Random Kid 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Maybe your job puts you in harm's way every day, but mine doesn't.
They aren't more important, the odds just caught up to him/her, and it is sad that they weren't able to beat them. Their's is a job of selflessness and sacrifice.
2007-11-24 02:10:34 · answer #9 · answered by TexasTrev38 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
ANY LOSS OF LIFE IS SAD BUT..............FOR SOMEONE TO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO , I SAY YES. FOR SOMEONE TO COME TO YOU WHEN EVER YOU CALL, I SAY YES. IF YOU DONT THINK SO GO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER AND YOULL FIND OUT.
2007-11-24 02:18:24 · answer #10 · answered by BC21 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋