"Why do people that kill police officers get stiffer punishments than someone that kills an average member of society?"
Ok, the question alone did not need really make me angry. At first, I just thought this girl was trying to make a logical deduction about our sentencing process in the United States. I would have been fine with this if she had not said what she did next...
After someone explained to her why they feel those that murder police officers deserve to have harsher sentences in the usual jackass, all-knowing way this guy makes his comments, she went on to say, "I just don't think it's fair that those that kill police officers get punished harder than those that would kill someone like me or you. What makes a police officer's life more important than mine? I think anyone that kills anyone should get treated the same."
Let me offer you all a side note that could perhaps save you getting your shit fucked up: when you are in a room with a bunch of guys that all are more than likely going to end up in some sort of law enforcement agency then for God's sake don't tell them that police officers lives don't matter any more than anyone else's life. Ok, before you try to ask me why I think a police officer's life is more important than yours and mine, let me explain something. I am not saying your life is not important. What I'm saying and what this girl continuously argued about with the entire class is that police officers play an integral role in our society. Without police officers, chaos would reign supreme. A police officer's duty is to protect the public, people like you and me. They are highly trained individuals, and they're prepared to handle any situation that is placed before them. This makes them more valuable in their sense of duty to the public. The reason someone that murders a police officer receives harsher sentences is for that very reason: they are more than likely in the duty of protecting the public when they are murdered. They are willingly choosing to take this responsibility as their career. Sure, most people don't do things that make them deserve to die; however, a police officer is willingly placing himself or herself in that situation. Everyone that has a right mind knows they are going to be shipped up Shit's Creek if they kill a police officer. If they are stupid enough to do it, then they deserve to get the worst punishment possible. Police officers, and any other law enforcement agent for that matter, are officers of the state. It is their duty to protect the public. I sure as hell know that I value their lives more than mine because they are the ones that make it easier for me to sleep at night or take a walk on the sidewalk. This is why I find that statement so ridiculous. Watch this video and then tell me what you think...
Needless to say, the girl had no response to the bombardment of backlashing that was thrown at her by the entire class other than, "Because it doesn't seem fair." AWESOME ARGUMENT DIPSHIT!!! She obviously didn't think it through when she opened her mouth to begin with. Which brings me to my final point: When you are going to say something in class, THINK ABOUT WHAT THE FUCK YOU ARE SAYING to save my time, the professor's time, and your dignity.
