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I do feel that it is important to consider things from the authority's point of view. I have always been very cynical of authority, and though I'm not always the person that speaks out, I have always done my part to "protest" in ways that I've felt comfortable.
My perceptions changed a little when I became an authority figure as a high school teacher. I immediately wanted to be the "anti-authority" figure which backfired directly to the benefit of no one. Since then, I've found what most would call a proper balance of respect given and respect received. I make a concerted effort to always think through things before acting. If for no other reason, I do it so I can sleep at night.
There are days that are so stressful that I feel like the leeway I give the kids is not reciprocated. It's very difficult to be a pleasant face and presence all the time; and it is even more difficult to see students oppressing other ones. I do lose my cool when I see some moronic idiot kick a mentally handicapped student in the balls. I probably react like a "bad cop" in that situation. Why don't I have the right to let basic human emotion enter into me? Should I quit my job knowing that I'll never be able to watch that without getting really pissed off?
All in all, I don't disagree that people need to speak up... I guess my anger is directed at CHABIB's signature. I don't feel like that a braindead Black Panther slogan promoting killing cops is an answer.
Who do you call when you're apartment gets ripped off or someone pistol whips your girlfriend? I've been in some shit, and though I don't always like the outcome, I'm glad the cops are there.
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