I agree with you.
Since another Freeper, “Uncle Chip”, gave me such a hard time several days back, I have refrained from posting much, spending my time in thought.
It might be helpful if the media would bring on some wise talking heads to discuss the difference between racism and prejudice.
I am not racist, but I am prejudiced. I would assume that the police, who have to go into neighborhoods I avoid at all costs, might be even more prejudiced, considering what they have to face every day.
For those of you who want to ignore the common sense contained in this officer’s advice, please spend some time thinking about what the average police officer must deal within a daily basis, and why it might be wise to be polite and responsive when stopped or challenged.
We had a fine neighborhood police officer shot to death in a routine traffic stop here in the twin cities several weeks back. He was approaching the car, and the criminal just shot him in cold blood, leaving his widow and children without him.
This kind of incident affects all officers,and is why they may not be as “friendly” as we might wish.
Uncle Chip got banned from FR about a week ago.