Why are people so down on the police?

But my approach has helped create some very interesting responses. And I do believe that there's an element of slagging the police off because it's almost some kind of sport on this forum and I'm certain, from experience, that amongst some parts of the cycling community being down on the police is seen as 'cool'.

and so what? what is your problem with this? are you saying they should be accepting the police with open arms, welcoming them for a stop and search at every opportunity, pointing out their fellow brakless riders, and celebrating their mediocre successes with an over-enthusiastic "clappity clappity"?

fixed gear is cool, so what? it's getting some people into cycling.

distrust of the police is cool, and? it's getting some people to think about how they relate to their state.