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In reply to the discussion: Chris Rock: "I can think of 3 reasons why NYPD turned their backs on Mayor DeBlasio" [View all]randys1
(16,286 posts)1. Sums it up nicely...but you know these cops have their free speech rights to defy their boss
wait
If I did that, if YOU did that, you would be fired instantly...
so explain to me again, DU members who support these racist fuck cops, why defying and threatening their boss is OK?
You do realize their actions are direct physical threats against the Mayor, his family, and ALL New Yorkers who dont "tow the line"
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Chris Rock: "I can think of 3 reasons why NYPD turned their backs on Mayor DeBlasio" [View all]
kpete
Dec 2014
OP
Sums it up nicely...but you know these cops have their free speech rights to defy their boss
randys1
Dec 2014
#1
I'm not sure that the 'rights to free speech' are permitted whilst one is on duty...
underahedgerow
Dec 2014
#2
I dont think it was racist but it was clearly disrespectful and disgraceful
cstanleytech
Dec 2014
#43
Technically speaking, de Blasio is not their 'boss'. I suppose their 'boss' is
KingCharlemagne
Dec 2014
#8
Stand corrected, so toe as in the toe up to the line? I dont know what I was thinking
randys1
Dec 2014
#14
Well, I'm no big defender of Bratton or de Blasio (who was fully on board with
KingCharlemagne
Dec 2014
#15
If he were a Republican and the cops were doing this the media would accuse them of treason....
Spitfire of ATJ
Dec 2014
#23
Fox would be calling them "out of control government union thugs" right now n/t
arcane1
Dec 2014
#27