Hey J-boeg,
Personally, I think the PDs in the Bay Area need more young people to protect and serve with an open mind and without the superiority complexes. I know countless POs and CHPs around my age (~25) and they are all good guys, though I wouldn't want to do the job myself.
I want to ask you why you keep your same username, though, when all these youngsters keep running their mouths? I understand about not "backing down" by changing your user title, but dosen't it just get old and take away from the experience of checking out these boards?
Good luck on your career path, man.