Comment Re:HBO "Superheroes" documentary on these guys (Score 3, Interesting) 590
Of the 10 or so people I have known who went on to become police officers, every one of them had that particular kind of rationale. They wanted to prove that they were important and people should listen to them. No one I have ever known became a cop because they wanted to help serve and protect the citizens, or even just because they needed a job, they all wanted power over people.
Obviously, this is anecdotal. I am sure there are literally dozens of police officers who did it for the right reasons.
Obviously, this is anecdotal. I am sure there are literally dozens of police officers who did it for the right reasons.