Three lefts may make a right, but two wrongs never do. I have no problems with a cop, or anyone else for that matter, protecting their life when looking down the barrel of a gun being pointed at them unlawfully--self defense is a right regardless of what uniform you do or don't wear. On the other hand, a bunch of cops going all ape@#$% pointing guns and making threats to someone exhibiting zero offensive or dangerous behavior is completely overboard...and police threats should have serious consequences, just like they would for an average citizen doing the same thing. In no way do I see these two different opinions as mutually exclusive. Self defense is not abuse of power and visa versa.