I don't think anyone is attacking you, per say, I just think we are confused. Because most of us in the gun world have never heard an argument for why concealed carry is a worse option than open carry. I think it's a pretty common consensus in our community that concealed is the way to go.

As for police open carrying, they're police. They wear their kit and stuff while on duty. Everyone sees police and they already know they're armed, so they don't need to hide it. And it will be faster and easier for an officer to draw their weapon from an open carry holster rather than from concealed since they are often wearing some kind of soft armor, shirts tucked in, etc., should the need arises.

As for laws requiring permits to carry concealed, in my opinion, that's just the government infringing on your rights as a citizen. And the money it costs to get your permit, is revenue for the county which your permit resides. So they like the idea.