That was then. This is now. Two different times. Two different worlds.
If you don't want to learn the hard way how much power the police have, don't question their authority.
And yes, I can remember when we used to all be equal under the law and was considered innocent until proven guilty.
But that was then and this is now.
How did he "question their authority" when the police weren't even at the scene when he committed his "crime"?
We still can change it back. Most people are sickened by these stories... when they learn about them.