I agree. an assault on a police officer is akin to an assault...

I agree. an assault on a police officer is akin to an assault upon the laws and accepted behaviour in society in my opinion.

Some people have little respect for anything, whether it be another person, the law, or even themselves.

there has to be some sort of consequence and some sort of justice for the victims. the law is there to protect people and the sentences handed out by courts should reflect that.

Shame.

cheers.