Mad Mike's in Orange is fantastic

That name is ridiculous. That tunnel can ruin your day with one stupid person.

And let's be real. It's the orange tunnel.

Maybe you grew up differently than I did, but my entire life I've been targeted by police for just going about my day. I've been pulled over for profiling, I've been tossed down a small flight of stairs by my neck at age 15, I've watched countless people be aggressively approached by officers with absolutely no need for that level of force. I think it depends on where in CT you are. Those were mostly New Haven. The one who tossed me was Milford.

My biases come from the treatment I've received. As I said. I'm sure not all cops are bad. I've met 2 in my life who I respected. But I don't ever just assume they're good.

So this can account for some of the instances. But can you say it's all? There is a systemic abuse of power within the polices forces of the USA. In many places to the point of gang control. I will not say all cops are bad. But it takes a fucking lot to put any trust in one for me. I consider police guilty until proven innocent.

This warm rainy day has been a real treacherous one

I honestly appreciate that so many people call about things cops do that are wrong. Though, it should be a full notice not "I saw this bad thing, but the reason." I mean how many times have I seen cops flip lights on blow past a couple cars run the red light then slow right back down turn off the lights and go about their day. The abuse of power, in many officers, is absolutely sickening to me. You do seem like you'd be one of the halfway decent ones. But it's extremely hard for me ever give the benefit of a doubt to a cop because I've grown up to hate you guys so much. I was raised in new haven where no cop ever did a helpful for us or anyone I knew, and abusive behavior towards me my friends and others that I knew really tainted my view.

I do understand that there are times you need to be on your laptop or a screen in general. And as I said before you do seem to be responsible in how you do it, or at least claim to be with solid points. But I do get the sense many officers are just doing personal calls and texts while driving. I mean, the amount of times I've seen one who is supposed to be directing traffic, just chit chatting with a wife or gf is very high. ( Based on overheard conversation)

I feel like I've gotten off track here. But I can say that although I have a hard time appreciating your people, I do appreciate the attitude you have about screen use, and the way you seem to handle it. If more cops were like you, maybe more people would like them.

Also, I'd like to use this opportunity to say, badges aren't made of copper anymore, and since now they are nickel and brass mostly. I'd like to petition to change the nickname "cops" to "nicks" or "brassies"....that is all.

See, I thought that was fine until the passive aggressive comment at the end. Putting a phone on speaker and in your visor is a very responsible way to use a phone while driving. I was more talking about holing the phone to your ear, or texting and things like that.

I am in full support of responsible phone use when needed in a car. Anything beyond that I dont feel as okay with. Not to say I'm entirely innocent myself.

Mm yes. I'm sure much of their work is done a cell phone and not the laptop and dispatch radio

Fun fact: most police officers do not wear seatbelts, it's uncomfortable because of their gun holster, and they say that they always need to be ready to get out quickly. Also, based upon personal observations, not any real stats, but I'd bargain that cops are on their phones and their laptop while driving more than any average person. But they're the police, so the law doesn't apply.

Okay. Have a lovely day friend. Best of luck to your family member

Though also in your post you said it's not worth avoiding the traffic to Hartford which sort of states that you wouldn't use them again, and advertises that you are saying people shouldn't go there. That would be the whole entity..

So, as perspective. I myself have flown avelo, and have many family members who have now used avelo a minimum of 15 times in the last 2 years. Mostly to Florida and back.

No bad experiences, on time departures continuously, arrivals were early every single time coming back to CT, quick and easy in the lines, security was super fast. And the coffee in the terminal could be worse too.

Sucks when someone has a bad experience, but does not mean the whole company is bad.

Hope he enjoyed having a job while it lasted

I still want to get in there