We're they? Perhaps if you are white. Cops used to just harass minorities. Now they have decided that all non police must be punished and made to understand their place. Not saying it was better when they just harassed minorities, saying cops have always been power mad narcissists. Now they just have armored cars and better weapons
Edit: it's been pointed out to me that op was being sarcastic. My fault
Edit: it's been pointed out to me that op was being sarcastic. My fault