This is from a random commenter. I don’t know who the guy is, but it is interesting.
Ok…I’ve been relatively quiet about this topic for a long time…
But, considering all we’ve been seeing lately, and your Biblically consistent view, I must say something…I had the privilege of working with the K9 units of many law enforcement agencies, both local and from other cities and states. Did I work with all LEOs? No. Did I work with the leadership? Generally, no. However, I worked, daily and consistently, with the head of our county’s K9 unit and the SWAT leader. I interacted with police officers from many areas, cities, counties, states, and varying responsibilities (K9, patrol, SWAT, task force, highway, etc.).
The one thing I took away from all that despite the (few) shining examples of honest men of integrity…never, ever, not for one moment, trust a police officer. Yes, they serve a valuable role in our society. But, there is a systemic racism and god-complex among the vast majority of the officers I knew, worked with, had lunch and dinner with and hung out with. The prevailing mentality among the guys I knew was “I have a badge and a gun; I own you.” (Yes, this is a direct quote from more than one police officer I had the privilege of working with).There is absolutely no doubt that a “us (police) vs. them (citizens)” mentality exists. I would argue that it is prevalent. I would argue that it is the norm. I could tell you stories that would turn your stomach. Lives lost. Freedoms taken away. Power abused.
Don’t get me wrong, our police force serves a valuable role in our society and I do very much respect those who wear the uniform…if they do so with integrity. However, I’ve found that those who do are the minority. I hope and pray that I’m wrong, but it seems, daily, that I’m shown to be right.I know you are catching some flack…keep telling the truth, keep exposing the darkness, keep speaking out. We need more Christian voices speaking on this issue. Ultimately it’s a Gospel issue, we cannot remain silent.
