A lot of hate for cops in this thread.
Training BJJ/MMA I've trained with and gotten to know several cops. They're regular people just like you and me.
It's a mixed bag. You have some who are power hungry and abuse their power. Is it right? No. But it's also human nature. Listen to some stories and see some of the shit they have to deal with, then you'll understand why many act the way they do.
When I was younger I also had the 'fuck the police' attitude. You tend to grow out of it. Avoid trouble and if you encounter the police show them respect, and 9 times out of 10 they'll leave you alone. Trust me if you hate them, it will show when you get pulled over or encounter them. Of course if you're doing something blatantly illegal you're fucked no matter what, then just keep your mouth shut. Otherwise you can work your way out of the 'gray areas.'
I have a blank driving record, yet have been pulled over several times in the past few years. Twice, the officer let me go with a warning despite going 20+ mph over the limit. Every other time the tickets were thrown out in court. All I did was be courteous, act respectfully, and apologize.
Acting like a 'tough guy alpha' around the police is the stupidest thing people do.
Training BJJ/MMA I've trained with and gotten to know several cops. They're regular people just like you and me.
It's a mixed bag. You have some who are power hungry and abuse their power. Is it right? No. But it's also human nature. Listen to some stories and see some of the shit they have to deal with, then you'll understand why many act the way they do.
When I was younger I also had the 'fuck the police' attitude. You tend to grow out of it. Avoid trouble and if you encounter the police show them respect, and 9 times out of 10 they'll leave you alone. Trust me if you hate them, it will show when you get pulled over or encounter them. Of course if you're doing something blatantly illegal you're fucked no matter what, then just keep your mouth shut. Otherwise you can work your way out of the 'gray areas.'
I have a blank driving record, yet have been pulled over several times in the past few years. Twice, the officer let me go with a warning despite going 20+ mph over the limit. Every other time the tickets were thrown out in court. All I did was be courteous, act respectfully, and apologize.
Acting like a 'tough guy alpha' around the police is the stupidest thing people do.