You'll recall that many, if not all, of the search warrants and supporting affidavits were sealed after Waco. I will not complain about what I have to do each day and about how little I am paid to do it. I willingly filled out the job application and took all the tests in the hiring process. I show up every day of my own accord knowing full well that I may not get paid enough for what I may have to endure during my shift. I do ask, as did Mr. Daniel, that you don't use sensational headlines or write columns that indict every cop in the country for the acts of a few at some isolated place and time.
Some cops ARE out of control.
The citizens do need to be eternally vigilant in protecting their freedoms, and the press should expose illegal, unconstitutional and abusive acts by officers when they occur. However, this must be done without impugning the innocent officers who are on your side. This is not the first time I have engaged in this type of discussion with a member of the media. Several years ago, a local radio talk show host was upset with the actions of a well known local deputy and was airing his grievances. He was correct in what he was saying about the particular officer's conduct, but it was just a short step from there to lumping every cop into the same category and indicting all of us for the one's misdeeds.