Cops arent supposed to be above the law either. I find some of the power worship here... disturbing. If police arent watched closely, and allowed to act as they please then the effects are just as bad as if the police have no power.

I will agree that confronting them directly is stupid though.There are much smarter ways to deal with asshat cops. Keep your mouth shut, tell it to the judge, and file a dozen disciplinary complaints - if you have a real issue with the cops. Arguing with them does not good, unless your taping a video for the internet.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)