Reply #31: So if you were in a situation in which you were in danger

[Raskolnik]

would your general disdain for police carry the day, or would you call the police and hope that an officer is willing to put him or herself at risk in order to help you?

Let's be clear--I understand very well that horrific abuses of power by law enforcement take place far too often and cause serious damage to our society. Statements like "fuck the police", however are simple-minded, ugly, and rather cliched sentiments that don't even begin to recognize the complexity of the situation.