It's kinda like a knife, u can use it to chop up your favorite fruits or vegetables... but u can also cut your fingers off!!! use in a time of need , no nonsence type of thing!!

Firstly, I would disagree with your blanket statement that people hate the police, and add the word "some." I would say these police haters are using double standards or being hypocritical. Some people want to be able to do things that are illegal and not have the police come after them or call them on it. Yet these same people feel that the police should protect them against people and things that are potentially harmful. Sounds kind of one sided doesn't it? I think most people who are not among those who "hate the police" would agree it is a one sided way of looking at the poice or other authority figures who get paid for, among other things, helping the pubic in general and helping keep them safe.

I think people don't hate the police so much as they hate what they stand for: authority. They don't like anything that could get in the way of their potentially illegal fun. It doesn't matter who you are, everyone has a little rebellious streak. And it also may not be hatred so much as fear a lot of the time. It's only natural to be afraid of someone who could arrest you - especially when there are still "corrupt" cops out there. Every officer I've ever met has been just normal. You have nothing to fear from them if you are polite as you would be to everyone else. They are really no different than anyone.

I could sleep peacefully at night only because the police was their to protect me when I was sleeping at night. We cannot thank them enough for letting the kids and women walk safely in our cities.

I AM 28 A SINGLE MOTHER NOT ONE ARREST NOT ONE LEGAL PROBLEM BUT I HATE THE POLICE THE OTHER DAY I HAD A ANIMAL CONTROL COP WHO WAS A FEMALE COME OVER TO MY HOUSE BECAUSE A NEIGHBOR COMPLAINED OF A CAT PROBLE IN TOTAL 8 CATS WHO ARE OUTDOORS AND GAVE ME A HARD TIME BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW THE LAWS OF FEEDING THEM SO I GAVE HER A ATTITUDE AFTER I TOLD HER THAT I HAVE A MOTHER WITH CANCER AND A 1 YEAR OLD SON IF IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO TAKE THEM AND I CANT AFFORD OR DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO DEAL WITH BULL SHIT LIKE THIS AND THEN SHE STARTS ON ME SO I STARTED SCREAMING RIGHT BACK MY POINT IS WHAT GIVES THE POLICE THE RIGHT TO HAVE ANYMORE RIGHTS THEN US TO ME I DONT CARE IF ITS A OFFICER OR NOT I WILL NOT BE TALKED TO LIKE I AM A PIECE OF SHIT WHEN DAY TO DAY I MIND MY OWN BUISNESS TAKE CARE OF MY SON AND MOTHER AND WILL NOT TOLERATE WOMEN LIKE HER OR MEN ANYWHERE TO TALK TO ME LIKE THAT I WILL NOT HIT ANYBODY BUT I WILL NOT BACK DOWN OR BOW DOWN TO A PIG WHO IF SHE DID NOT HAVE A BADGE IS NOTHING WITHOUT IT BUT A ARROGANT BITCH WHO OFF DUTY WONDER IF SHE DOES THIS AND GETS AWAY WITH IT FEEL SORRY FOR HER HUSBAND TO

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It’s a love n hate ordeal when it comes to the police.. Yeah, who else you going to turn to if somebody is breaking into your place, you don’t have possession of a gun to take cae of yourself, who else other than the police can you turn to. BUT. the vast amount of police officers abuses there powers for their own selfish pleasures which sickens ppl.. They can get away with murder, they can get away with assault, almost anything if they play there cards right and that affects us all. + when it comes to protecting your identity, lol doesn’t always work out the way they say it would.

Simply? They abuse their power. And not just in isolated incidents, either. They are perpetual liars and they are ac costumed to getting away with anything. There are hundreds of cases where off-duty police officers have driven their squad cars, while drunk, and injured, even killed, pedestrians. Do you know what the punishment is? One month suspension, without pay. They don't get fired, they don't get desk jobs, they get a small vacation. I can go on and on and on with the atrocities that the cops commit, but it's not worth it. If I get robbed, though, I will call them up. Is it because I think they'll solve the case, or even help me in any way? No, it's because I don't have a choice. I don't really care for the oil industry either, but when my car runs out of gas I can't pour milk into the tank, I've gotta go to the gas station.

I turned to the police once in my life when my car was broken into. The police officer made a mockery of me and my case, openly abusing and laughing at me and refusing to take down any information. I try not to let it taint my view of cops in general, but it seems from what I hear this cop was not in the minority on the police force.

G'day Anonymous, Thanks for your question. Personally, I don't. I respect their service to the community. Having said that, enforcing the laws means that you are not popular with everyone especially when it comes to the traffic laws. Regards

You feel safe because of the Police? Those doughnut eating cretins can barely find their beltloops, let alone real criminals. Police protect no one but themselves. Legal Thugs! 50 + shots to Kill an unarmed Groom. 15 thugs kick the crap out of some knuckleheads and forget all about that annoying heliocopter camera overhead? They don't have to care. They're Cops! They will skate. I hate them ALL!

I don't hate the police. Sometimes I hate their arrogance and arrogant attitudes..but honestly I couldn't begin to do the job that they do all the time. I admire them for that.

I guess I am just not one of those people you ask about. I would hate to not have them out there doing their jobs, to keep us safe.

I thought their music was ok.

They get free donuts from Tim Hortons?

Can't generalize the "hate" towards police. Some policemen yes, as they tend to look at all citizens as criminals... they treat you with disrespect. But not all of them. There are instances when approaching a cop for help may sound like asking for trouble, but there are a FEW cops who would mete out help just in order to perform their duties. Good cop, bad cop, they exist and hence we can't generalize the hate aspect

I don't hate the Police Man, I hate the Police State. I hate the system they work for, and the fact that they very rarely do what a police man is supposed to be doing which is serving and protecting. We are loosing our rights and freedoms, and most policeman today are either too blind, ignorant, apathetic, brainwashed, or all of the above to do anything about it. We are ALL Guilty until proven Innocent in their eyes, instead of the other way around.

Personally, I DO hate the police. But I live in Independence, Missouri and the police here are, how should I say it, quite the Barney Fife Maverick Cowboys. I have had several dealings with these idiots. No, not like you'd think. Lets see: 1) My daughter was raped by a guy in this neighborhood that she knew and the police wouldn't arrest him because they said it is the rapist's word against my daughter's word. Despite the fact that they had a signed confession from the perp and the DNA evidence to back it up. 2)These cowboys shot my son's dog as he was running away. They got a call from somebody saying that there were two wolves running loose killing cats in the neighborhood. The policeman shows up, steps out of the car and fires at my son's dog as he was running past him. The officer claims the dog attacked him. Neighbors on the scene say otherwise. Fortunately, this idiot is a lousy shot. He hit the dog in the ear, spraying blood across the side of his head and his muzzle. If he had shot as the dog was supposedly attacking him, then the blood spray would've been along the dogs side and not his muzzle. Then this prick has the balls to lie to the judge in court. I'll never trust these lying bastards with anything, ever again.

with out the police who else is supposed to shoot unarmed citizens out at there bachelor party, or unarmed immigrants. What about sticking batons, or plungers up peoples ass? what about pulling people out of cars on the freeway and giving them some stick time? "don't tazer me bro" There is nothing good about the police, these are just a few of the reasons why people hate them, or talk shit about them... I for one have no use for them, people can "police" themself, and there own communities. there is no functional purpose of the police.

A "cocky" cop is one that goes home to his/her family everyday. An easy going fun loving police officer is the one that gets killed. Try doing a ride along, not for one day, but for at least 10 to see the wide range of BS and stress they have to deal with. These are things that have happened to me in my FIRST year as a police officer. 1. More than 20 fights involving weapons. 2. Shot at. 3. Had a knife pulled on me. 4. Had a GUN pulled on me. 5. 10 High speed chases with dangerous criminals. 6. Killed another man who was trying to kill an innocent person because he wouldn't take him to the next city. (This is where it gets fun). 7. Saved four seperate people by providing emergency care. 8. Kicked in a door I could save a suicidal subject. 9. Talked someone out of pulling the trigger while he had a 12 gauge in his mouth. 10. When I was "driving around doing nothing" caught an attempted rape in progress and stopped it. Well the list could go on and on and on... and for the best part of all people.. Everyday I have gone to work since I have been a Police Officer I have come home to see my two young children and wife! My sons will not grow up without a dad and my wife will not lose a husband to some doper. They picked that life so they can face the music not me. I'm sorry if I make someone upset and write them a ticket for speeding. However going to work everyday knowing 90% of the people I talk with today would like me dead I do get kind of sour so.. oh well. Oh and by the way.. If im lucky I make one traffic stop a night because im too busy "doing nothing" and instead I am arrested rapists, saving lives, and protecting innocent people.

I don't konw about them being the first person they turn to but i don't like them because they come across as arrogant bullies. I actually had one tell me the Harris County (Houston) sheriff's dept was the biggest and most powerful gang in the city. ust who I want enforcing the laws

Just wanted to drop this off for you guys that hate the police.. http://www.odmp.org/officer/17073-trooper-nikky-joe-green Can you see what happens when u swing by to help someone with car problems and discover they are an Ex-fireman that has a meth problem. then they take your gun after a long fight and you plead with them hey its christmas i have children im a pastor at my church . and he says oh well and shoots you in the head.. do some research to the story if need be.

Because they are utterly vile.

People don't like to waste their time, so people call the police because they have a problem. If you aren't affiliated with someone that can defend you, there's no one else to call. Unfortunately police don't do anything even if they are called because they just don't want to get involved in issues they can't keep up with.

People don't like to waste their time, so people call the police because they have a problem. If you aren't affiliated with someone that can defend you, there's no one else to call. Unfortunately police don't do anything even if they are called because they just don't want to get involved in issues they can't keep up with.

I hate the police I wish that they all would fall out from poison and just die or the terorist kill some off them. Police harass and destroy innocent people lifes on a daily basis. just to meet there needs of enjoyment. They enjoy giving people tickets and being mean to people who are descent and respectable people. And I no there are some bad people out there who the police should lock up or harass! But Why Is There Still So Many Criminals Out There And Not In Jail Because Policemans are afraid to go get the real killers and big time drug dealers not the ones who is making pettie cash selling on the street either the big ones. I hope Ashma Bin Laden Kill people with power like he have been doing and I hope he start with killing the police.

THEY HAND OUT FELONIES LIKE CANDY. They are heartless and think their lives are worth more than us, yet they never hesitate to remind us that they are here to 'help' us. You make a mistake and they are ready to bash your head in and give you a record. You go to traffic court and they make a mockery of justice by always having the judge rule in their favour. They are racists and are responsible for the unfair ratio of minorities in jail. They love patroling the disadvantaged neighbourhoods picking on the poor and then asking for autographs when some rich celebrity is caught speeding.