I did read your whole post, and you said ”I also agree, but..." The "I also agree" came right after you said "they" want cops to pay for their own defense. So, either your post was poorly worded, or you're backtracking, which is fine, but just admit it. I've jumped to conclusions before I've...
So you think that a cop should have to pay for his own defense every time some POS dirtbag files some frivolous excessive force claim? That would be a perfect way to make sure NOBODY ever goes into law enforcement. I guess that would be a way to defund them in a roundabout way.