Discussion for article #233526
This sounds like the continuation of the Domestic call, not like someone randomly decided to shoot a cop as the headline would have us believe.
Yes, they choose to wear the uniform. But for far too many of them the thought process that went into that decision was rooted in psychosis. Being given a gun by the government and told they have the right to kill, is their greatest motivation and not the desire to serve and protect.
The headline says “targeted” attack, yes? Agreed likely a Tea Party extremist gun nut.
95% of police have NEVER even fired their weapons never mind killed someone. And most of the times they shoot it is totally justified. Sure, there are assholes that fit your given description, but they are not “far too many”, they are the extreme minority. EVERY profession has assholes. Police assholes get all the publicity, and that is a problem that needs to be addressed despite what idiots like Patrick Lynch say, no doubt.
Also, there are a lot more criminals who are anxious to use their guns than cops.
Um, “far too many” is about as subjective as you can get. No specific number is associated with that phrase. Could it be possible I think 1 is “far too many?” Is it just as possible I think 95% is “far too many?” The answer would be yes to both. See how that works?