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It's a long read and every paragraph is worth excerpting. Everyone should read it. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2020 #1
Absolutely. Layzeebeaver Aug 2020 #50
This should be required reading for everyone ... jb5150 Aug 2020 #2
I like your analogy of the "thick blue tumor". Well done! abqtommy Aug 2020 #3
bout time llashram Aug 2020 #4
Definitely worth reading the entire article Martin Eden Aug 2020 #5
A cop with a conscience--very rare. CaptYossarian Aug 2020 #6
Confessions of a former bastard cop - Bookmarking to read later liberalla Aug 2020 #7
Thank You DoubleDeuce Aug 2020 #8
Oddly enough, he doesn't seem to have a problem with defunding, nay theaocp Aug 2020 #9
K&R wryter2000 Aug 2020 #10
This would seem unbelievable mountain grammy Aug 2020 #11
I read it and shared it. Thank you! Six117 Aug 2020 #12
Disgustingly truthful !!! SamKnause Aug 2020 #13
they are only here to protect the rich. AllaN01Bear Aug 2020 #14
The rich and thier property I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2020 #39
... questionseverything Aug 2020 #48
These bastards of qualified immunity are ruining America. Blue America knows it. Red doesn't. ancianita Aug 2020 #15
The most enlightening thing Roc2020 Aug 2020 #16
Here's a link to the actual article PatSeg Aug 2020 #17
Thanks, PatSeg. Unfortunately, Medium links always break at the @. crickets Aug 2020 #19
Thanks PatSeg Aug 2020 #23
Hence, why I used my Twitter link. MrScorpio Aug 2020 #24
👍 That works too. nt crickets Aug 2020 #25
Unflinching and brutally honest appraisal of current policing. crickets Aug 2020 #18
Highly recommend reading the entire essay and some of the best is towards the end. 1plus1equals1 Aug 2020 #20
Terrific read. I've an extended family member who's a cop. Eyeball_Kid Aug 2020 #21
Wow, amazing article. Jon King Aug 2020 #22
I'd remember this pile on greytdemocrat Aug 2020 #26
This excerpt is quite relevant: MrScorpio Aug 2020 #28
Just the one skeptic so far... not bad. PETRUS Aug 2020 #30
That... greytdemocrat Aug 2020 #45
What do you believe it indicates? PETRUS Aug 2020 #54
Thank You for posting this..and especially this part above this post...K & R ... #28 Stuart G Aug 2020 #37
Thanks for sharing. srose58089 Aug 2020 #27
Interesting read. Snackshack Aug 2020 #29
It's not going to be easy reforming evil people... DSandra Aug 2020 #31
Ok. Always the contrarian...I have to ask BComplex Aug 2020 #32
I read every word of it. Mr.Bill Aug 2020 #33
Is it verified? Really written by an ex-cop? RussBLib Aug 2020 #34
Good points. Also the point about harassing homeless can scavengers because of grantcart Aug 2020 #36
I wondered the same as soon as I saw him blame "capitalism" oldsoftie Aug 2020 #51
the writer is correct about that to an extent RussBLib Aug 2020 #55
Wow! K & R This needs to be shared everywhere FakeNoose Aug 2020 #35
Thanks MrScorpio. This is one of the best writings I've ever come across, from start to finish. alwaysinasnit Aug 2020 #38
Now make atonements. You, the Christian thing? czarjak Aug 2020 #40
They are indoctrinated to think like a Republican DSandra Aug 2020 #41
Essay started off good then veered into utopianism. radius777 Aug 2020 #42
You don't need the bastards. Nice! muntrv Aug 2020 #43
Simple explanation is . . . Aussie105 Aug 2020 #44
Worst part: the media never discusses the ramifications of qualified immunity. live love laugh Aug 2020 #46
I like that he offers actual suggestions for improvement Bettie Aug 2020 #47
Cops. That's who they are. That's what they do. Iggo Aug 2020 #49
Read all of it. Excellent article! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #52
That was extraordinary - and saved and shared. GoneOffShore Aug 2020 #53
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