What law enforcement produces is an environment where commerce, education and recreation can be freely pursued. If you have ever been in a lawless country, you would see a stark contrast.
What has really disappointed me are the ridiculous claims of huge benefits, health care at no cost and salaries for public sector workers. Those of you who threw out slurs about bribes and theft should be ashamed. Does it happen? Sure. But less often than a private sector worker steals, takes or solicits bribes, etc.
PEOPLE WAKE UP! No one was worried what the public sector worker made until the economy tanked. Then the talking heads on TV decide to to make an US v. THEM story to get some ratings. THe problem is not the wage or benefits of the WORKING TAX PAYING public or private sector person. It is the money going to non-working, non-tax-paying individuals and organizations as "entitlements". This administration is only too happy to see you attack fellow citizens, as long as you do not look behind "the curtain"
To my fellow LEOs and other public sevants. Thank you for all you do, you know your worth and do not need to defend your compensation to people who have no clue and either would or could not do your job.
Mike