I have had the have experience of observing a (former) friend who transformed from being a fun, laid-back guy to a raging a-hole once he went through LEO training, ostracizing all the neighbors he had previously associated with.
I've always been one to side with the police. After all, imagine all the idiots they have to deal with on a daily basis. But that one was an eyebrow-raiser for me.
I do understand your concerns with the actions of rogue cops. But what I was pointing out was that in the beginning of the article it referenced that ex-cops had showed up IN SUPPORT of BUNDY. Generally when the police are bashed, the terminology is Jack Booted Thugs, holster sniffers, boot lickers, wannabes, cops and ex-cops.
What I'm wondering about though is what the FReepers who have a very negative view of cops think of the ex-cops who showed up to support Bundy. It seems that in essence, they have become ex-Jack Booted Thugs who were armed and helped face down armed presently employed Jack Booted Thugs. So, are the ex-cops who sided with Bundy still the bad guys?