I live in rockford, illinois. We've had 3 people killed by the police since january--not one cop convicted.

Also, we are about 80 miles from chicago, where there have been 3 incidents since december of off duty cops beating up people in bars.

so much for "protect and serve".

My daughter lives 3 blocks from a bar and grill where 5 cops beat the crap out of 3 businessmen --in suits--no guns, no weapons on them. The patrons of the bar called 911 and when police arrived, the off duty cops told them everything was under control. The police left, and the off duty cops started pummeling the guys again. One was in hospital and is suing the city.

These guys are gonna destroy law and order in our cities. Also, neighborhoods. Not to mention taxes that will go up cause of million dollar law suits--there will be many of them, especially now that we all have camera phones and video phones.

I don't think any ex-iraqi national guard troops should be allowed on our police forces--guys in chicago were ex-iraqi troops. That war is hitting home in more ways than one.