Originally posted by Rogue JediLots of people are though. Police Officers included.
no, 175 down the freeway. I am not a racist.
Originally posted by Rogue JediWhy are you so fascinated with respecting authority figures at all costs?
no, not at all. but they hold a certain degree of power, and we as a people should respect that.
Originally posted by SwindlingSmurphand on the opposite end of the scale, we shouldn't assume that we can say and do whatever we want to them without fear of reprecussion.
Not to the point where one should fear for their personal safety if they question an instruction that is out of line and a breach of their rights. 😬
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
we should because putting their lives on the line to protect us is in the job description.
So? It's not mandatory. I'm not respecting them for something they didn't HAVE to do, simply because they are "protecting" me. They are not going around "protecting" people.
They do what they can. I have never once been "saved" by the police, and I wouldn't respect them even if they did. It's like respecting a plumber for fixing your pipes.
The fact that it's more dangerous just makes me wonder why the hell you'd ever become a cop. It's not worthy of MY respect, like troops, or anyone aware of the job description. I don't respect anyone for that.
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
and on the opposite end of the scale, we shouldn't assume that we can say and do whatever we want to them without fear of reprecussion.
You've got about 9 different arguments going, please just pick one.
Nobody is saying ANYONE deserves abuse, the MAIN argument is that cops do abuse their power, and therefore they get backtalk or worse, if they are abusing their power to make an arrest. You cannot say that simply because they have power we should never question it, or if we do, expect an ass-kicking.
You're essentially saying "Just take whatever they do or say.".
-AC
Originally posted by Alpha CentauriOK then.
So? It's not mandatory. I'm not respecting them for something they didn't HAVE to do, simply because they are "protecting" me. They are not going around "protecting" people.They do what they can. I have never once been "saved" by the police, and I wouldn't respect them even if they did. It's like respecting a plumber for fixing your pipes.
The fact that it's more dangerous just makes me wonder why the hell you'd ever become a cop. It's not worthy of MY respect, like troops, or anyone aware of the job description.
-AC
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
and on the opposite end of the scale, we shouldn't assume that we can say and do whatever we want to them without fear of reprecussion.
If you're questioning instructions because they're given without cause, you shouldn't expect to be hit with however-many volts.
If you're making and following up on threats or serious attempts to resist arrest, tazering could be acceptable. At least, certainly more so than if you're simply asking for what you're charged with and the evidence of it.
Originally posted by SwindlingSmurph*sighs* We've already been over this.....
If you're questioning instructions because they're given without cause, you shouldn't expect to be hit with however-many volts.If you're making and following up on threats or serious attempts to resist arrest, tazering could be acceptable. At least, certainly more so than if you're simply asking for what you're charged with and the evidence of it.
Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
So? It's not mandatory. I'm not respecting them for something they didn't HAVE to do, simply because they are "protecting" me. They are not going around "protecting" people.They do what they can. I have never once been "saved" by the police, and I wouldn't respect them even if they did. It's like respecting a plumber for fixing your pipes.
The fact that it's more dangerous just makes me wonder why the hell you'd ever become a cop. It's not worthy of MY respect, like troops, or anyone aware of the job description. I don't respect anyone for that.
-AC
You're deliberately being ignorant to the fact that those are NECESSARY JOBS for a society for function in an orderly fashion; you live a far more comfortable and safe life because there are people who are willing to take those dangerous jobs, you ass.
You're the type of guy that will shit on a police man, fireman or soldier simply because it's the "rebel" thing to do, yet you'll be the first to cry for help like date-raped floozy if someone steals your valuables or if your house catches on fire, ass.
If you can't see the difference between respecting a fireman and a skydiving instructor, you need to pull your head out of your ass.
Edit: I said "ass" three times, I met my quota.
Originally posted by Robtarduh oh. 🙂
You're deliberately being ignorant to the fact that those are NECESSARY JOBS for a society for function in an orderly fashion; you live a far more comfortable and safe life because there are people who are willing to take those dangerous jobs, you ass.You're the type of guy that will shit on a police man, fireman or soldier simply because it's the "rebel" thing to do, yet you'll be the first to cry for help like date-raped floozy if someone steals your valuables or if your house catches on fire, ass.
If you can't see the difference between respecting a fireman and a skydiving instructor, you need to pull your head out of your ass.
Edit: I said "ass" three times, I met my quota.
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
he certainly has, I have seen it first hand.
Do tell.
And "Loss" please, not someone you like posting at me, and you agreeing. Bear in mind, I'm not technically denying the premise, I'm asking where you've seen it.
Originally posted by Robtard
You're deliberately being ignorant to the fact that those are NECESSARY JOBS for a society for function in an orderly fashion; you live a far more comfortable and safe life because there are people who are willing to take those dangerous jobs, you ass.
Hahaha, so? Great, thanks to them. I appreciate it and everything.
I also appreciate someone fixing my pipes.
Originally posted by Robtard
You're the type of guy that will shit on a police man, fireman or soldier simply because it's the "rebel" thing to do, yet you'll be the first to cry for help like date-raped floozy if someone steals your valuables or if your house catches on fire, ass.
I'm not "shitting" on them, stop being such a vagina drip.
I'm saying I don't have to RESPECT them for what they do. Appreciate it, sure. Thanks and everything, but respect is not earned from doing that. If you cannot handle the fact that I simply see no reason to respect policemen or whatever, then tough shit.
I don't respect waiters for bringing my food to me, they chose to do it. It doesn't mean I won't go into a restaurant and expect their service. Who gives a shit? They have chosen to be cops unquestionably, me not respecting them for it does not mean I am void of asking them to do their jobs.
You're just being a cop out (No pun intended) by saying I do it because it's the rebel thing to do. I'm not, I really don't respect them. I'm not saying I'm out there shitting on them, hoping they get hurt, hoping they get killed. I am just not giving them additional respect simply because they COULD die.
Originally posted by Robtard
If you can't see the difference between respecting a fireman and a skydiving instructor, you need to pull your head out of your ass.
And if you can't see the fact that it is possible to not "respect" either but also not to wish harm on either, then you need to leave, don't you?
Originally posted by Robtard
Edit: I said "ass" three times, I met my quota.
Lovely.
-AC