I knew it wouldn't take long for the "small" government, "Don't Tread on Me" flag waving conservatives to come here and start lecturing everybody on respecting the authoritarian state.
There is nothing wrong with being lawful and respecting officers of the law...it has nothing to do with politics or the size and power of government it's about respecting our civilized society...if a cop does you wrong there are avenues of regress....this case was adjudicated and the cop was reinstated...found not guilty...that's the way we do things...
If you want to argue and fight with police officers go ahead but don't be surprised if you piss one off enough to get him to kick you in the head....but if one does without cause nor reason I will symbolically stand by you in court...