Being a cynical type with just a smattering of history, I have to say that I consider all distrust of the police justified. I'm not saying that everyone should distrust the police, but if someone does distrust the police, there is absolutely no reason to consider it unjustified. From the progressive-activist standpoint, the police have a terrible track record and I can't think less of anyone for considering them nothing but a bunch of brutal-but-legalized thugs.
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Date: 2008-08-31 07:44 pm (UTC)Being a cynical type with just a smattering of history, I have to say that I consider all distrust of the police justified. I'm not saying that everyone should distrust the police, but if someone does distrust the police, there is absolutely no reason to consider it unjustified. From the progressive-activist standpoint, the police have a terrible track record and I can't think less of anyone for considering them nothing but a bunch of brutal-but-legalized thugs.