"S" at Preaching to the Choir posted about a decision protecting citizens' rights to direct rude hand gestures at cops. The following bit is worth repeating:
And to this result, I say, "Huzzah!" As should we all because we need to hold police officers accountable for their actions. Most cops are good people and good cops. They do their best to do the job right. But there are bad ones, abusive ones, or just plain thin-skinned ones. Those officers need to be reigned in. I have a particular bone to pick with the kind of cop involved in this case, the thin-skinned ones who think they are entitled to bowing and scraping from the rest of us. We the people are not obligated to show these cops total respect at all times. We are obligated not to commit battery or assault, as we are obligated not to commit those crimes against anyone. But we can say mean things to them. We can ask them to explain themselves. And, yes, we can insult them with gestures. (As long as we don't make physical contact, as that would constitute battery.)
We should all want the best, most professional police force we can have. Part of that means they need to be able to suck it up and take it when the people they encounter aren't always that thrilled with them. If they can't take an insulting gesture from a passing motorist, then perhaps they should find another line of work.
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