Anonymous wrote:OP, you are trying too hard.

It's a sad commentary on the state of our citizens when someone is criticized for showing appreciation to the police (or anyone on the front lines - hospital staff, first responders, soldiers).

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Anonymous wrote:There are definitely bad, racist cops, but the current national anti-cop sentiment reminds me a bit of the anti-vet mood during the Vietnam war and subsequent years. Even though some soldiers were horrible and committed war crimes (eg, Mai Lai massacre), as a group in general, vets deserved more respect and were entitled to the benefit of the doubt.

Leaving their families, as do the hospital employees, to look after others, selfless. It's a shame all the disparaging words thrown at them lately. Prayers are with them and their families, may they be safe.

Agree. Thank you.

I have a DC cop friend who retired recently. Because he was retiring, he was telling us stories about things that had happened to him in the last 20 years, where he was legit fearful for his life. I would have been too.

I can't imagine what first responders face. Or soldiers. Or cops in cities with lots of crime.

Thank you. -spouse of one of the above

Anonymous wrote:LEO's put their lives on the line every time they go on duty and there are those that have even lost their lives while off duty but fulfilling their pledge to protect. Some LEO's work in virtual combat zones but all have a risk. Illegal acts should be prosecuted. But too much of what is happening now is using the small percentage who act illegally as a too common example therefore casting a bad light on the lot.

Wow that is crazy ironic I mean that is like exactly what minorities main complaint is - the majority being unjustly punished for the actions of a few - and waddaya know cops don't like it either.

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Anonymous wrote:There are definitely bad, racist cops, but the current national anti-cop sentiment reminds me a bit of the anti-vet mood during the Vietnam war and subsequent years. Even though some soldiers were horrible and committed war crimes (eg, Mai Lai massacre), as a group in general, vets deserved more respect and were entitled to the benefit of the doubt.

Leaving their families, as do the hospital employees, to look after others, selfless. It's a shame all the disparaging words thrown at them lately. Prayers are with them and their families, may they be safe.

Agree. Thank you.

I have a DC cop friend who retired recently. Because he was retiring, he was telling us stories about things that had happened to him in the last 20 years, where he was legit fearful for his life. I would have been too.

I can't imagine what first responders face. Or soldiers. Or cops in cities with lots of crime.

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Anonymous wrote:Leland Vitter just reported that police in Daytona Beach will be working 20-hour shifts as they dedicate themselves to protecting lives and property during this storm. With all the negativity directed to them lately (for the actions of a very rare few), I thought it worthwhile to give a "shout out" to their heroic efforts.

And those in the hospitals will be on 24-hour shifts as they dedicate themselves to caring for the sick and incoming injured during the storm. They are more than worthy of a "shout out" for their heroic efforts.

OP here. I agree. Much appreciation to hospital staff, too.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, you are trying too hard.

Not Op, but you are an asshole. Have a good evening

I AM the OP, and I agree. What's wrong with saying something positive about police? They deserve it. (And thanks to the responder above me.)

LEO's put their lives on the line every time they go on duty and there are those that have even lost their lives while off duty but fulfilling their pledge to protect. Some LEO's work in virtual combat zones but all have a risk. Illegal acts should be prosecuted. But too much of what is happening now is using the small percentage who act illegally as a too common example therefore casting a bad light on the lot.

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Anonymous wrote:There are definitely bad, racist cops, but the current national anti-cop sentiment reminds me a bit of the anti-vet mood during the Vietnam war and subsequent years. Even though some soldiers were horrible and committed war crimes (eg, Mai Lai massacre), as a group in general, vets deserved more respect and were entitled to the benefit of the doubt.

Leaving their families, as do the hospital employees, to look after others, selfless. It's a shame all the disparaging words thrown at them lately. Prayers are with them and their families, may they be safe.

Agree. Thank you.

Anonymous wrote:There are definitely bad, racist cops, but the current national anti-cop sentiment reminds me a bit of the anti-vet mood during the Vietnam war and subsequent years. Even though some soldiers were horrible and committed war crimes (eg, Mai Lai massacre), as a group in general, vets deserved more respect and were entitled to the benefit of the doubt.

Leaving their families, as do the hospital employees, to look after others, selfless. It's a shame all the disparaging words thrown at them lately. Prayers are with them and their families, may they be safe.

Anonymous wrote:OP, you are trying too hard.

Not Op, but you are an asshole. Have a good evening

Anonymous wrote:Leland Vitter just reported that police in Daytona Beach will be working 20-hour shifts as they dedicate themselves to protecting lives and property during this storm. With all the negativity directed to them lately (for the actions of a very rare few), I thought it worthwhile to give a "shout out" to their heroic efforts.

And those in the hospitals will be on 24-hour shifts as they dedicate themselves to caring for the sick and incoming injured during the storm. They are more than worthy of a "shout out" for their heroic efforts.

Thanks for pointing this out, OP. I agree they are to be commended. I hope they stay safe. This is yet another hazard of the job.

OP, you are trying too hard.

There are definitely bad, racist cops, but the current national anti-cop sentiment reminds me a bit of the anti-vet mood during the Vietnam war and subsequent years. Even though some soldiers were horrible and committed war crimes (eg, Mai Lai massacre), as a group in general, vets deserved more respect and were entitled to the benefit of the doubt.

Leland Vitter just reported that police in Daytona Beach will be working 20-hour shifts as they dedicate themselves to protecting lives and property during this storm. With all the negativity directed to them lately (for the actions of a very rare few), I thought it worthwhile to give a "shout out" to their heroic efforts.