Do you support banning semi-autos? Yes or no.

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103. How many people would be interested in being a cop if they didn't have some means ...

to defend themselves when they attempt to arrest a violent felon.? How many current cops would remain on the force?

I know damn well if I was young I would never consider become a cop in this nation without the ability to defend myself against a violent person with a gun. Only a total fool would consider such a job for the pay cops get. if I was a cop and my weapon was taken away I would find a much safer occupation. There are far too many people with guns in our nation who may be violent.

Obviously a percentage of cops commit brutality on those they deal with. I have also known some cops who were racists as well as many cops who were not. I never was a cop but before I retired i worked for a major corporation and encounter a few racists who were supervisors or in higher levels of management. Such people do exist everywhere but obviously there are many people who are not racist and treat others fairly.

One time I was talking to a number of ex-cops griping about those who were currently on the force. One described the current force as a bunch of gorillas who loved authority and tended to bully citizens. I asked why this was and they all agreed that being a cop in our current nation is so dangerous that it attracts people who love power.

I know one cop in Georgia who married a girl I knew well. She makes more money than he does as a waitress in a popular restaurant because of the tips she receives. Her husband is considering working for a firm in Iraq as he has army experience in that area acquired during the war. He feels if he is going to stick his life on the line everyday he should get paid well for doing so. Take his firearm away and he definitely will quit his job. I can't blame him.