Cop mentality

As an example of the last post, the following statement from an LA cop is typical of this 'negative bias':

"Even though it might sound harsh and impolitic, here is the bottom line: if you don’t want to get shot, tased, pepper-sprayed, struck with a baton or thrown to the ground, just do what I tell you."

If you don't do exactly what he demands of you, including putting you in a deadly choke hold, then you obviously deserve any of the listed responses. You see, it's your fault if any of that happens to you.