Rant Reflection

The article I chose related to my problematic issue did shift my thinking. My original rant was about a time where I didn't respect the power of someone in charge. I felt like I shouldn't have been stopped for breaking a rule because I was an exception. However, after reading this article, I decided to write about how police officers should be appreciated more. Studies were tested which concluded that most police officers felt distrusted by the public. I found this to be very interesting, yet disturbing. It's ironic that police officers are there to protect the public, but most of them don't even feel like they are wanted in society. This study actually wasn't surprising to me. As I stated in my rant, the news usually doesn't talk about how police officers are arresting criminals and risking their safety for the rest of the world. Instead, we hear about the very few officers who commit crimes. This ultimately leads to more viewers and more revenue. It's sad that this is what it has come down to.

This gave me the idea to post on twitter. Twitter users generate 340 million tweets per day. It's a really good idea to use twitter to send an important message since there are so many people using it. It's very simple to use as well. Only being allowed to use 140 words can actually be a good thing in some situations. I was able to get directly to the point, which makes it easier for others to understand.