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The Magistrate

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13. If they Behave, Sir, No One Will Suffer

Reply to RobinA (Reply #12)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 01:27 PM

Jun 2020

If one fuck-up costs everybody, everybody will have to be on the alert to prevent fuck-ups.

The settlements paid out for police misconduct should harm the police, not the taxpayers of the municipality.

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Should police unions be liable for the behavior of its members? [View all] Xipe Totec Jun 2020 OP

Might be a very good way to self-reform. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2020 #1

Good point! nt Geechie Jun 2020 #6

Yes. Dawson Leery Jun 2020 #2

Absolutely! Cirque du So-What Jun 2020 #3

It should come out of the pockets of the union members Xipe Totec Jun 2020 #9

I like my way too Cirque du So-What Jun 2020 #11

That opens the door to liability of other unions. Besides, if even possible... TreasonousBastard Jun 2020 #4

Exactly ... Geechie Jun 2020 #5

It's atypical for teachers to kill students. Xipe Totec Jun 2020 #7

everything should be on the table ESPECIALLY the police unions and what can be done beachbumbob Jun 2020 #8

Settlements, Sir, Should Be Paid Out Of Police Pension Contributions The Magistrate Jun 2020 #10

So Bankrupting The Pension Fund RobinA Jun 2020 #12

If they Behave, Sir, No One Will Suffer The Magistrate Jun 2020 #13