Eric Frein of Canadensis made comments about wanting to kill police or commit mass murder, and then did more than talk, investigators say.

Eric Frein of Canadensis made comments about wanting to kill police or commit mass murder, and then did more than talk, investigators say.



Frein is accused of ambushing the Blooming Grove state police barracks in a sniper attack last Friday, killing Cpl. Bryon Dickson and leaving Trooper Alex Douglas seriously injured.



Then Frein disappeared, possibly into the vast forests of Pike or Monroe County.



Officials believe he is a survivalist, is still in the area and is carrying at least two guns. A massive manhunt continues. The FBI has put him on its 10 Most Wanted list.



As news of the murder spread last weekend, there were a number of shocking, social media comments celebrating the killing of a police officer.



It takes a real whack-o to celebrate any murder. Intense hate of police is curious, because these are people who vow to serve and protect citizens.



Some of these ugly sentiments may come from the sovereign citizen movement. These are extremists who believe that even though they physically reside in this country, they are separate or "sovereign" from the United States. As a result, they believe they don't have to answer to any government authority, including courts, taxing entities, motor vehicle departments, or law enforcement, according to the FBI's website.



They are above the law.



Unless you are a criminal, it is hard to understand cop haters.



The very people who were attacked in the barracks ambush are out there searching for the killer, because they are brave and compelled to protect society.



There is a word for someone who deems an entire group of people scum. Prejudice.



I suppose haters will argue that they are justified in hating police and will throw out examples like Furguson, Missouri, where a police officer fatally shot an unarmed teen.



Save it. Individual incidents don't define the group.



Police officers face the bad guys every day, never knowing what danger they will meet while enforcing the law.



They see how lives are destroyed by addiction, untreated mental health problems and poverty and have the power to make a difference in the lives of those affected.



Removing drunk drivers from the roads saves lives. Arresting pedophiles rescues victims from further abuse. Uncovering fraud and corruption helps society.



In 2011, William Holley of Matamoras booby-trapped the door to his house with flares, had many weapons, and barricaded himself inside and later said he regretted not shooting the officers who came to help him. Eastern Pike Regional Police diffused the situation without anyone being harmed.



Just another day at work for police.



As in any collection of humans, some are more flawed than others, and those who don't work with integrity should be removed for the noble profession.



But if you hate all police as a group, and especially of you who celebrated the murder of Cpl. Bryon Dickson, check your moral compass. It is pointing at you as one of the bad guys.