That's not really a good analogy, given that the end result of what a doctor/dentist/plumber/auto mechanic does is what is judged.

If I have a plumber fix a leak and the leak comes back a week later, you don't need to be a plumber to know that the job wasn't done right the first time.

If I take my car to the mechanic to have him fix a clunk it makes when I hit a bump while making a right turn, and it still does it after I get it back, obviously the job wasn't done right.

Plumbers/doctors/mechanics don't need to interact with the general public while doing their job.

Police officers do nothing BUT interact with the general public while doing their job.

That is the difference...

Brian

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Originally posted by Sandman333:

Given that, do you tell your doctor how to remove your appendix (or even give him pointers?)? Do you tell your dentist how to cap your tooth? What about your plumber, do you suggest new methods and materials when he does work for you? All these people have received professional training in their chosen field, as I have. Most people wouldn't think to tell these people how to do their job. However, put a police officer in front of them, and all they can offer is criticizm.