That would only be reasonable if it were the same officer, though. It may happen anyway, subconsciously...that's instinct...but it should be both the officer and the civilian's responsibility to try to fight that instinct and replace it with reason and caution. That is civilization.

So I have to ask, an officer yelled at you once due to a misunderstanding on his part. Do you really feel that justifies the attitude towards police that you have?

[accidental repost]

No, there are many more instances, that was only the first. I don't really want to go into it -- even if I were to type 18 pages of justification, you would still insist that I am wrong for how I feel. Fine, believe that -- I can agree to disagree on this one, as I said in my first post in this thread, some people have an almost inherent distrust for police officers and some have an inherent trust. Trying to switch someone to the other side by discussion likely won't work -- needs to be based on experience.

I didn't mean to try to have you write any more instances to justify your beliefs. I know, we could go all day arguing who was right or wrong in a situation. I wouldn't insist you are wrong for how you feel, though...I don't mean to say that you're wrong. I mean, like I said, it's instinct, and it doesn't take much repetition to really reinforce instinct. I just think that it would be BETTER if you would go into each encounter with a wary but open mind.

I understand that I will never change your inherent distrust of police. I don't mean to insinuate that I have some inherent trust of police officers, if you would like it phrased in a way that parallels your views, I too have a sort of "distrust" for police officers in that I will never assume that they are going to do what's best for me. I just don't assume that they are out to screw me, either. I am always watching out for authority figures who overstep their bounds. If I may share a bit of personal information, I have a major problem with authority, and especially misuse of authority. I will be the first to decline an illegal search or seizure.

I understand that I can't change your distrust, nor do I think that you should "switch to the other side" and have an inherent trust. I just was hoping to help convince you not to let your rightfully-earned distrust sour you on every future interaction, potentially becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Seems like the love has finally returned to Massassi.

[insert snide comment about tree-huggin' bleeding heart liberals here]

(nitpick spelling, grammar, and word choice)

BAH HUMBUG!!!

You can't stop change. :downs:

Watch me! *bans everyone*

This thread sucks.

Well NOW it does.

This thread has always sucked.

What are you talking about this is the best discussion we've ever had

Seven Pages.

It only shows 6 for me...

Just thought I'd add this little gem I found to the discussion:

[WARNING: Language]

thats a lot of blap blap blap y'get me?

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