[Hawkeye]

He was baited. Lol. I thought flashing your lights meant get over or get out of my way usually.

The cop was an idiot. The driver filming had reduced reaction time because of it but I wouldn't classify him as an idiot for it. Screw that idiot cop. Thinks he can do anything cause he is in a patrol car. Too many of those pricks around.

[Templar]

Originally Posted by Lute

Cop Hate...

Like I said, since everyone speeds its ok for me to go 90 in a 55. And any cop that pulls me for it is an ass, which makes all cops asses.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Too many people here suggesting that one lapse in judgement deserves unemployment, yet I'm willing to bet they wouldn't feel the same way every time they have a lapse in judgement.

I see where you are coming from.

However, I think it's the severity of the lapse of judgment that has people riled up (coupled with the fact that most folks tend to hold police officers to a higher standard of care because the power they wield is far greater than that wielded by your average citizen . . . police officers are given tons of discretion and thus, it's best for them to use it safely and wisely).

Screwing around on the interstate at high speeds with over 4,000 pounds (combined) of metal is pretty irresponsible.

An intentional lapse in judgment that puts another person's life at stake warrants severe punishment, in my opinion.

And as your friendly, neighborhood moderator I would like to remind everyone to please fully express yourself and your viewpoint in a courteous manner.

Lively debate can be had without making things personal.

[Inspired]

Originally Posted by Lute

I suspect everyone hates cops, that is until they need one.

No one is hating on cops. We are just hating on this cop in the video because he was clearly wrong.

BTW,

[WreckerX5d]

Originally Posted by Lute

I suspect everyone hates cops, that is until they need one.

That's what I am saying. Imagine a world without cops....or anyone else who enforces some kind of law..

Both are in the wrong, but wouldn't you get pissed off at someone who is filming you and tailgating you while driving? The cop shouldn't have been riding in the left lane, nor should the guy be tailgating and blatantly filming a cop "just because he's a cop".

[Ashley Schaeffer BMW]

When you put on the uniform you accept that you will be held to a higher standard.

Thats obviously lost on some of you.

[kmarei]

they both acted like idiots
but one of them is trained to exhibit self control as he carrys a gun, and is supposed to protect us, not to put our lives in danger
while the driver did do some dangerous moves (overtaking on the right etc)
nothingh he did was as accident-inducing as the way the cop swerves in front of him
and he was not fired, he resigned

[SDSmain]

Pig resigned?

[Templar]

Originally Posted by JAM3S

When you put on the uniform you accept that you will be held to a higher standard.

Thats obviously lost on some of you.

Reading comprehension is lost on a lot of people in this thread. There was at least one person who came in here with the "I hate all cops" attitude. That is usually how these threads go around here.

Just like any other job, there's always some idiots that slip through the cracks. Police are no exceptions.

I'm sure all of you are model citizens...

Usually it goes the way that I described it earlier...