I'm going to say something unpopular, and if you really don't like it, that's fine, you can block me. I understand.

Just because someone is a cop or served in the military doesn't make them a bad guy. It is illogical to assume that just because someone ends up working in a corrupt system that they are corrupt. There are a million reasons people can work a job. This is akin to telling someone who works in a retail store that they are a responsible for Unregulated Capitalism. Believe me, we want decent people in these places. Police and military aren't going to disappear just because we don't like it. Creating enemies of people, because of circumstances is not only a shit thing to do, it polarizes people against our goals. We remember the people are kind to us. Yes, the system is broken and corrupt, but so are most systems, treating people poorly isn't the answer.

@RickiTarr I don't automatically assume all cops are bad, but I do keep in mind that they absolutely *might* be, until I can gauge them. And this is coming from a straight white guy, so I completely understand why people who might be victimized by police are immediately suspicious. But I agree, there are good people who become cops, and we need that.
@Tom @RickiTarr This is a wise approach. And it's why women choose the bear. At least you know the bear is gonna be a bear. You never know what sort of guy you're going to get.
@queenofnewyork @Tom @RickiTarr like with "not all men" = "not all cops".
But enough men, enough cops.
@RickiTarr @Nikkileah @queenofnewyork @Tom I have always distrusted the police. Working closely with them in my previous career made me feel that there are some good ones, but they’re pressured to be just like the rest