Why are people so down on the police?

With respect dicki that isn't really what this thread is about. The UK police, in cycling related matters, can hardly be held responsible for what you're suggesting.

i don't want to get into a RLJing rant, but, i'd have a lot more respect for police if they enforced the law. i've ridden daily on london roads for close to 6 years and i RLJ. in this time, i've been fined once and told off 3 times. this includes going through lights in front of police.