'course, if the doctor makes a mistake, your next of kin can slap him/her with a multimillion dollar lawsuit.
I do see a difference--you would agree with me that a plumber/doctor/whatever that does what is in the end a "bad job" can and should be criticized for it.
You would not agree with me that a police officer that does what is in the end a "bad job" should be criticized for it, because the general public has no idea how to do that person's job and didn't get the training. Etc.
There are other professions besides that of law enforcement officer that suffer from a bad public image.
Let me ask you this, and no, it's not a trick question--as a police officer, who is your customer?
Brian
Originally posted by Sandman333:
Noticed you didn't mention the doctor in there, as if he/she makes a mistake, you may not be around to contest it later. I beg to differ, and think it is a perfect analogy. All of these careers (including police officers) receive professional education. If you are arrested, you can still later be proven innocent. I see no difference.
Also, if plumbers, dentists, etc., do not interact with the general public, then just who do they interact with? The difference is that the majority of officer contacts with the public are non-consensual (ie, traffic stops). This immediately builds animosity towards the officer, though he/she is only doing their job. Given that, the playing field is hardly fair, and thus you have cop-bashing, as witnessed here.
I rest my case.
