I think we’re taking a bit of a literal view as far as “rights” are concerned. As well as the standards we’re applying. If everyone behaved perfectly and within their rights, there would be no need for police.

There is also simply the idea of common sense…just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should, or doing so will have no consequences. While yelling into someone’s face might not be illegal - it may certainly have repercussions…with police, bar patrons, or in sports stadiums. People tend to forget this for some reason. Certainly police should be held to a higher standard since they have significantly more power and carry a weapon - but expecting them to be superhuman is simply unrealistic. There are good cops, bad cops, short-tempered cops, cops going through a divorce, or dealing with personal issues, etc. etc.

This doesn’t excuse bad behavior… but it should also not come as a complete surprise that these situations arise, and frankly are inevitable. There is a difference when it comes to simple sadists - who become cops so they can inflict pain on others.

We don’t live in a utopia… acting like everyone should behave like we do is foolish. Life is accommodation…