Have you had an experience involving the police? Take this poll! [View All]

[sojourner]

Since it seems there are two starkly different positions about police officers (well more about certain actions by police officers) among DUers here, I thought a little informal poll might help me understand where people get their ideas, and why they are so entrenched in their opinions. I would like to understand where all of us are coming from (well, I know where the officers are coming from but everybody else...?) --- cuz I figure it's bad enough we're pitted against RW Xtian thugs --- I think maybe we should figure out how to communicate more effectively, a little less emotionally, with fellow DUers (speaking for myself, too!)

For further background see these threads:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1623860
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1617568

Mark your choice and explain your choice below (if you like). Remember, you directly or someone you are close to or know personally...there are selections for "heard about..." so if it's news or tv, use those choices please! Thanks for taking this poll!

edited to add: about actions...cuz it really isn't personal (I don't think)!