I think what is being missed here is the old idea of cops as a community protector. It might feel good to bash on Ikea but I find it a shame that your "neighborhood cop" is no longer in our collective minds. Responses like what are seen on many (but not all) of these posts promotes the us-vs-them attitude that both sides (cop and civilian) seem to be moving towards. Again, It is a shame and will end in a dark place.

PS: Not a big fan of Ikea in general though. I have been in the place once and it was surreal.