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In reply to the discussion: You all need to read this, seriously... [View all]Aussie105
(5,315 posts)44. Simple explanation is . . .
that if you are a White Supremacist, inclined to see violence as some sort of solution, and want to be legitimized in your attitudes, you join the police force.
Then you are with like minded people who give each other permission to act out their basic instincts.
It's quietly approved of from the top on down, and those that see the wrongs in that and complain have a short and hard time in the force.
"American policing is a thick blue tumor strangling the life from our communities" indeed!
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It's a long read and every paragraph is worth excerpting. Everyone should read it.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2020
#1
These bastards of qualified immunity are ruining America. Blue America knows it. Red doesn't.
ancianita
Aug 2020
#15
Highly recommend reading the entire essay and some of the best is towards the end.
1plus1equals1
Aug 2020
#20
Thank You for posting this..and especially this part above this post...K & R ... #28
Stuart G
Aug 2020
#37
Good points. Also the point about harassing homeless can scavengers because of
grantcart
Aug 2020
#36
Thanks MrScorpio. This is one of the best writings I've ever come across, from start to finish.
alwaysinasnit
Aug 2020
#38
Worst part: the media never discusses the ramifications of qualified immunity.
live love laugh
Aug 2020
#46