BULLDOG
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- Jun 3, 2014
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America has a serious, institutionalized, systemic law enforcement problem. Over the last 4 decades, our law enforcement has become increasingly militarized, putting every citizen at risk of being shot and killed for nothing more than reaching for their wallet.
Keep in mind there is no national police force patrolling the streets of our cities, towns and rural communities. And each community has its own history, demographics, leadership, policies and problems
My advice to everyone, when pulled over, stop your ca asap safely, keep you hands on the steering wheel, and when asked for you license, insurance and registration describe where they are and move slowly.
At night, put on your interior lights and keep you hands on the steering wheel. Remember, a ticket can be fought in court, not on the street or highway.
True. It's sad that we have to have the same attitude toward a cop as we might have toward a big growling dog who has you cornered. Move slowly, speak soothingly. Don't do anything that he might perceive as a challenge, because even if he doesn't kill you, he can hurt you really bad. Hope that you can get away, but you know not to ever trust him again.
The cop sees you the same way. A person who may have committed an offense. Who may have warrants. Who may be hiding a weapon. Who may kill him. You probably wont....just like the cop probably won't hurt you.
But he doesn't know that. You may know you're harmless. He doesnt. It's that simple. His job is to stop criminal offenses...minor or serious. Offenses your democratically elected reps decided were worthy of being unlawful. So...let him do it. And remember. ...he doesn't know you. Or whether you want to shake his hand and thank him for his service....or quickly pull a knife and stab him in the throat.
He knows about all those dangers before he takes the job, and is trained in how to deal with people without shooting first, but he still has an obligation to be professional. Nobody says it isn't a hard job, but if they can't do it professionally, they need another job.