MM>The problem with a all encompqassing statement asvout zt
MM>being merely enforcing law is that the ability of an 
MM>officer to make a reasoned on scene discretionary 
MM>"adjustment is ruled out.
Absolutely. :^(
MM>I know of many officers who have made arrests because 
MM>mandated, but not because they were proper in the situation 
MM>presented.
Which is a terrible thing to have happen.  You could then reduce police
and the courts to a friggin' computer.  One needs to have human
judgement and compassion in the mix or we are in trouble.
MM>I know this is going to be taken wrong but I feel forced to 
MM>point out that WW2 had soldiers merely obeying orders that 
MM>faced a war crimes conviction after the war.
MM>I, as an officer used EVERT tool available ans asked for more.
MM>Then I saw many of us that dreamed for more tools, and 
MM>authority which comes down to one word POWER!
MM>I have seen the best in enforcement and the worst.
MM>The BEST never scared me, but the WORST did.
MM>zt  has had a genesis, it will have its heyday then I hope end.
Agreed.
RD
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