Yeah, this.I'm not saying it's a classy or reasonable thing to do but it's totally ridiculous that the stupid ass trooper arrested him for flipping him off.
I realize not all cops like this, but there are way too many a-hole cops who are there for no other reason than to pick on people & abuse their power. So many loser cops out there.
It’s not against the law, but what a stupid thing to do. There are a lot of good cops out there working.I'm not saying it's a classy or reasonable thing to do but it's totally ridiculous that the stupid ass trooper arrested him for flipping him off.
I realize not all cops like this, but there are way too many a-hole cops who are there for no other reason than to pick on people & abuse their power. So many loser cops out there.
You can beat my ass for $175KMight beat the rap, but you won't beat the ride. 😁
Go watch some first amendment auditors. They find some real ego driven cops.I'm not saying it's a classy or reasonable thing to do but it's totally ridiculous that the stupid ass trooper arrested him for flipping him off.
I realize not all cops like this, but there are way too many a-hole cops who are there for no other reason than to pick on people & abuse their power. So many loser cops out there.
Well saidYeah, this.
If you are a cop that can't handle the finger you may not be in the right line of work.
Again, nobody should be pointlessly shitty to cops. It's the toughest job. But the portion of cops on insane power trips and the full and unequivocal backing by unions and departments of those that do things wrong make an already crazy hard job impossible for good cops.
The first amendment still (mostly) exists, manThe Case
Vermont man who gave state trooper the middle finger and was arrested to receive part of $175,000 settlement
I still don't recommend doing it, but I've always wondered about this since Sally Field did it in Smokey and the Bandit.
This has only worsened in the last 12-15 years because of many of the events during that time. When you make things hard enough for cops, who in their right mind would enter that profession? I expect it will continue to get worse as good ones that are hanging in for retirement age out.Not sure if it’s the 10% that wear cops down and they become assholes or if
most just start out that way.
Combine that will awful pay and you’re not picking from America’s best.
Do you have facts on these numbers, or just your made up numbers?90% of public wants to be good to cops
20% of cops want to be good to the public
Not sure if it’s the 10% that wear cops down and they become assholes or if
most just start out that way.
Combine that will awful pay and you’re not picking from America’s best.
You are so right about their job being hard and what they have to put up with. Been there seen that and done that!Yeah, this.
If you are a cop that can't handle the finger you may not be in the right line of work.
Again, nobody should be pointlessly shitty to cops. It's the toughest job. But the portion of cops on insane power trips and the full and unequivocal backing by unions and departments of those that do things wrong make an already crazy hard job impossible for good cops.
Wanted to add, most of the time, I've had great experiences with police and state patrol, during stops.
I was stopped last fall, by the GSP for speeding.
I had 2 dead deer in the back of my truck, and 2 deer rifles on the seat, next to me.
I pulled over.
Turned off truck
Keys on dash
Hands on steering wheel.
Didn't move, until trooper asked
He never even mentioned my guns. After running my info, the trooper came back and asked where I was headed.
"To the deer processor" I said.
The guy goes, "Well, you are already gonna spend money to get those deer worked up. I'd hate to make your day even more expensive, so I'm giving you a warning. Slow down."
So I guess cooperation and honesty aren't so bad after all!