Your attitude is what determines their response.

So, recent events have increased racial tensions and the black community is again claiming that black people are more likely to be roughed up by cops than others. I have to say I think this is more denial of the true issue at hand. Your attitude is what causes a violent reaction by police.

Think back to any videos you've seen where cops have interacted with civilians. When you see videos of whites vs blacks, which group is usually the most vocal and outspoken with police?

In my experience, blacks are more likely to get mouthy with police and refuse to cooperate. I don't know that it's anything more than the way they were raised and how they express themselves. That being said, there's a time and place for everything. Just because you have the right to say what you want, doesn't mean you're free of the consequences of your actions.

Just because you feel like you're being singled out, doesn't give you the right to disrespect the men and women that put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. If you worked a job where there was the constant threat of physical harm, you'd be more apt to profile people too.

Does that make it right? I believe that you have to profile people to a certain degree if you want to keep yourself and others safe. Expect the worst, hope for the best...that's what you have to do to stay alive.

If a cop stops you because you look suspicious, suck it up. Cooperate. Be polite. Don't push your luck. If you immediately start yelling about your rights being violated you're going to set the tone for the entire encounter. That doesn't give anyone the right to beat or shoot you but you can make the situation go in a good direction if you want it to. Don't go looking for trouble.