I've gotten tickets from cops myself and I DONT place the damn blame on the cops. I only place the blame on myself! Stupid ticket or not, its MY fault, not the COP's fault, period. If I feel its stupid, I can fight in court, but most of the time I just pay up the ante and take the consequences.
I have always respected cops every time they stop me or I come and ask for help. I treat cops with caution and respect they deserve because law enforcement is one of the most STRESSFUL and DANGEROUS occupations, period. Remember that a cop is under stress and must react quickly when he is out on patrol.
If I didn't blow my damn alternator in front of the cops last Monday night, I would have walked a mile or two for help in the middle of the NIGHT and that's a DANGEROUS time to be out there!