But this is one of my most sincere postings, I'm being serious, and I'm trying to point out something that others have trouble discerning and recognizing.
I can see how it would be more comfortable for you if you could think me a troll.
> You continue to paint any pushback as some bad faith,
You should ask yourself why your good faith is so bad for everyone. "I'm just doing what I've always done" is lame.
I've taught my children from a young age that we must never come to the attention of the police. That they are not friends or heroes. That, should they show up and we can't just disappear back into the background... whatever bad things might have been happening are likely to get worse.
That if, for instance, someone is trying to murder them, they must handle it themselves. That if we are stolen from, our belongings are gone for good.
You though, you're welcome to continue to live in your illusions, and god help you if those ever melt away like fog on a sunny day.
> The fact of the matter is most people trust most police,
Most birds think the spider-tailed viper is a convenient meal. Their consensus in the matter isn't very inspiring though.