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Sandman, why is it that when somebody questions the job police do, or have a criticism, that person is branded as being anti-police? You may not realize it, but I do respect the job of the police officer, if not everyone who wears the uniform (individuals must earn my respect each in their own right).

Since your statement regarding the IL compartment law was directly underneath and in response to my asking if you could provide an argument based on bettering the system. I truly don't believe that ANYONE who agrees with current policy and the status quo all the time is thinking critically. In rethinking about the IL thread, I didn't see anything other than a wholesale agreement and defense of the the whole process. I saw no opionion in the statements, merely a rehash of this court ruling or that legislative quote. I do have a problem and get very annoyed with people that NEVER state anything outside of the status quo or what proper procedure is.

I do not have an animosity towards the police. However, I do disagree with the focus of law enforcement in certain areas. Just because I don't agree with the way the law is enforced and I am willing to say it does not mean I hate the police.

The traffic laws that ought to be changed or repealed is not solely about me. It is about laws that society in general do not agree with (as judged by both polls and actions). Legislators have the responsibility to alter or repeal these laws based on the will of the people. However, when someone tries, frequently police organizations lobby against the changes. This is where I believe police should be more responsive to public opinion in determining the priorities on what laws are enforced.

Why is it that you take so personally any discussion that talks about police officers? This thread never indicated an animosity against police officers, but a dissatisfaction with a specific behavior. No one ever said that you behaved in this way or not. Don't be so sensitive to public criticism. It is the duty of the public to be critical consumers of governmental services, including police protection.

My manager told me in this last review now that I have learned my job, he expects me to analyze our procedures and come up with improvements and changes to make things better. I agree with him, and believe this should be a baseline requirement of a veteran in any profession.

If not in this subject, I would still like to see you state just one area in which police protection or procedure can be improved. It can be anything, and I definitely don't have to agree with it. I would just like you to give me an example of something that ought to be changed, and how you'd change it. That would prove your point to me that you think critically for yourself.