Do you respect authority?

sometimes... Like if it were this guy for example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxnwpiyBJ6M

For me, respect is earned not given. Because too many people in positions of authority tend to get a big head about it and act like a jerk. And I don't care if you're in a position of authority or not, I don't give respect to people who act like jerks. Why should I have to give you MY respect when I'm not getting respected as even so much as a human being in return? No..I don't automatically respect authority, but when it's earned and deserved I give it. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".

No. I respect competency, and that isn't often found in authority

yes, I do. To a point, I have my limits, though. It's hard for me, especially with cops, that wanna write tickets to people, yet they're some of the worst drivers around. Speeding, ( without a reason, that is ) and most of them never heard of a blinker, either...

Only if they deserve it. I tend to respect the position not the person holding the positiion ie--the president.

I fight authority; authority always wins.

Yes and no. Yes to police and other personnel that help save lives. No to politicians.

Yes.

It's prononced 'authoritay', and YES, you better respect it!

Yes, even if I don't agree with them.

yes, because in Texas if you don't show respected for the police you go to jail....................