In the wake of an ever-growing number of shootings of police officers, including last week's L.A. bank-robbery shootout, debate is raging over how to better protect our nation's law enforcement officials. What do you think?

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  I feel bad for the cops. From now on, I'm going to let them beat me a little harder.

  Jerry Osgood
  Building Contractor

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  In preparation for an armed assault by a police officer, I reinforced my ass with a baking sheet.

  Warren Browder
  Science Teacher

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  We need to protect our nation's law enforcement officials at any cost. Except those fucking meter maids—let the bitches fry.

  Hugh Kulwicki
  Chef

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  Any police officer who's in trouble should just call 911.

  Dana Bern
  Orthodontist

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  I think our police officers would be safer if they didn't wander around such bad neighborhoods at all hours of the night.

  Linda Lewis
  Systems Analyst

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  The only way policemen can be saved is if they accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

  Bill Reuschel
  Computer Programmer