What % of the population would defend the cop in this situation? Way too many. To recognize the tyranny this represents is to accept responsibility for it, partially, if you support the idea of govt. That is an inconvenient truth that is "felt" not openly acknowledged. To openly face the tyranny would be too painful and frightening for most. Next they would have to think of all their responsibility. That is avoided by "willful ignorance", i.e., compartmentalizing. It represents a disrespect for the truth that will corrupt their entire life experience, and leave them wondering sometimes "why me?"