Read what I wrote once more. I'm not talking about holding people responsible for what they have done, but holding people responsible for what OTHERS have done. And that piece was a bit sarcastic to get the point across. Neither you nor I should be held responsible for murders committed by gun owners - because neither you nor I committed those murders. In the same way, we should not attempt to hold all cops accountable for the actions of those who are in the wrong. That was my point.Marlin336W wrote:Shouldn't this be the way? If break the law then pay the price.I mean, why would you have to depend on a cop to do anything but uphold the law, be knowledgeable of the law, and protect citizens.If we're going to hold all cops responsible for the actions of those who break the law, then we've got to do the same on all levels of society. Let's hold all doctors responsible for acts of malpractice that are fairly common. Let's hold all gun owners responsible for the deaths of uneducated children. Let's... etc, etc, etc.
I don't think cops should have authority to give breaks to people on personal judgment. If you broke the law, deal with the penalty. This taking the court room to the streets is a bunch of stuff. That is where this has all gone wrong.
Yes, laws should be enforced - or repealed. We need to bring pressure to bear on our legislative branches to get rid of bad laws. A large measure of our problems as a society stems from impunity. Another HUGE measure stems from recidivists, the same violent criminals that our system has recycled many times over. Anyway, read what I wrote again. I believe you misunderstood me.