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In reply to the discussion: So much hatred [View all]SoutherDem
(2,307 posts)The police do many thing the average citizen will never know about, or want to know for that matter. I too have many friends who are police officers and they can tell of experiences which compare to that of soldiers. To condemn the whole group because of a few is wrong. Also, the police are charged to carry out the laws which protect us. If we have a problem with the law then demand our elected officials change the law, but don't blame the police for doing their job.
That said there are times when the police go over the top. But that is seldom and sadly our news media can make sure we know about each and every time a police office does something wrong, but they don't tell of the ones who are doing a good job. I can assure you if the news covered to good the same as the bad the new would be hours each day just to give equal air time.