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In reply to the discussion: What's with police cursing at people they're trying to apprehend? [View all]Bettie
(16,083 posts)56. Steroid use?
Or they are just on a power trip.
Could be both.
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What's with police cursing at people they're trying to apprehend? [View all]
StarfishSaver
Apr 2021
OP
You always manage to reveal much more about yourself than I think you intend to
StarfishSaver
Apr 2021
#5
Really. In what other profession dealing with the public (apart from working as a stand up comic)
sop
Apr 2021
#22
I like the way you think. Shock collars for cops? That's fecking brilliant.
GoneOffShore
Apr 2021
#33
Casino dealer. Not being contradictory, but oh lawd, the veteran dealers didn't hold anything back.
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2021
#76
I see you say this to just about everyone with a different point of view from you.
Treefrog
Apr 2021
#30
" indication of anger and complete lack of control." When they feel justified this is EXACTLY what
uponit7771
Apr 2021
#6
I agree that intimidation is part of it - and not always with the goal of achieving compliance
StarfishSaver
Apr 2021
#14
You describe domestic violence as well. Yes. The strong against the vulnerable. nt
Hekate
Apr 2021
#66
I can see them raising their voice and temper if someone does not comply
LiberalLovinLug
Apr 2021
#24
We even got some "why don't you care about black on black crime?" posts today
StarfishSaver
Apr 2021
#70
If cops can't be civil why do they get to decide who is being resistant? For all we know they
demigoddess
Apr 2021
#47
They enjoy berating and dehumanizing their victims. I do believe they feel entitled to do so.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#50