Update: Police Identify State Trooper Killed in Crash

They protect us? From what? They are a military force used to carry out the establishments orders in the domestic arena. Police do not prevent crime, they merely round up those they are told to, whether to raise revenue, appease the ignorant masses, or to intimidate those who do not accept the status quo. When was the last time someone went on record saying "I would have committed a crime in this instance, but the fear of police prevented me." So spare me the special young man crap. Maybe he was an alright guy, maybe he wasn't, but I owe him no assumption of decency due to the sole fact that he has a badge. The police in this country are a tool of those corrupt politicians who have assaulted our liberties and abused our trust. And by the way, I am from a cop family, and dated a cops daughter for 10 years. I am aware that you can not judge one individual solely on the company he keeps, however there is an insidious rush to slap the hero label on every fallen cop without any question. Also, if you keep questionable company over time and never question the wrongs you have witnessed, what exactly DOES that say about your character?

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Lane's family and loved ones. In my career as a Probation Officer I have had the good fortune to meet many special young men and women in the State Police who each and every day put their lives on the line to protect us. This is a great tragedy and loss for all of us.