Why the Police are a Problem

Any time you give a human being a

smidge of authority (i.e., Power,) it

is automatic that they will become

heady with said authority to command.

 

In time, the mere psychological boost

that comes from being in a dominant

position gives an additional sense of

entitlement.

 

Having a separation state gives a false

view of reality. ("We are the 'good' guys,

and anyone we come up against are

instantly--by default--the 'bad' guys.")

 

Considering oneself correct by virtue of

position and appointment allows for some

real power trips and head trips. The line

between 'what the law is' and 'what bothers

me personally' starts to erode.

 

Being in a high stress job that doesn't pay

well and is rather thankless can get to

anyone. ('Thankless' except for all

the media and foundations and newscasters

and politicians constantly doting, open-

ended, on all our 'brave men and women

who serve the public in law enforcement.'

With no irony, or mention, regarding the

rampant corruption, misuse of authority,

misuse of force, and so on.)

 

The public institutions therefore add

to the sense of infallibility and greatness

that have already been fostered in policing agencies.

Reinforcement of truths not in evidence.

 

Then we have to consider the essence of the

male psyche; that we are programmed to be

combative over compassionate, to escalate

rather than empathize, and to be dominant

rather than diplomatic.

 

The tough guy bravado is used to build an

image of being Indomitable, to keep law men

and women credible agents in dangerous

situations with scary, violent offenders. But it

doesn't get turned off when dealing with the

regular, everyday citizens who made simple,

non-violent mistakes or minor offenses. (Or,

those who have not done anything wrong at all.)

 

Then we add to the mix the whole 'gang mentality'

that any unified group or tribe forms (which is

especially rabid and unwavering amongst police.)

The mafia-esque nature of the Code of Blue makes

these band of brothers willing to go to any lengths

to stop someone looking to 'harm' a fellow. Even

when their fellow is the one guilty of the wrong-doing.

 

The institutionalized notion that cops are great, that

cops deserve respect, that the police are on our

side, that we'll be fine if we've done nothing wrong--

these are all myths perpetrated by a mass of machinery.

It's a false precept. Authority does not equal 'right.'

But authority creates the ego of 'right, no matter what.'

 

It's time to change the thinking.

 

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