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this demonstrates their level of discipline, commitment and that they don't care about anything samsingh Jan 2015 #1
Plus lsewpershad Jan 2015 #115
Just Makes Them All Look Bad billhicks76 Jan 2015 #130
Well, they were warned. Heywood J Jan 2015 #2
Way too gently warned IMO LiberalElite Jan 2015 #4
Bratton REQUESTED the officers not turn their backs, branford Jan 2015 #21
Does anyone have the authority to order NYPD officers wearing JimDandy Jan 2015 #46
Would you care to cite the part of any of the NYPD contracts branford Jan 2015 #54
To the layman.... Red Mountain Jan 2015 #76
I'm not supporting the content of the officers' actions or their message. branford Jan 2015 #81
Got it.......but if you'll humor me a bit that wasn't my question Red Mountain Jan 2015 #90
It's the public safety risk that permits New York state to prohibit police strikes. branford Jan 2015 #97
Would a civilian Red Mountain Jan 2015 #108
It bothers me too. However, we thankfully have no protections against being offended. branford Jan 2015 #112
What about the graduating class of the police academy mountain grammy Jan 2015 #127
I believe the booing was mostly done by off-duty officers in attendance, branford Jan 2015 #128
Yes, I agree, any such action by the mayor would be a political disaster.. mountain grammy Jan 2015 #131
The NYPD, like other unions, are a strong political force, branford Jan 2015 #133
They didn't turn their backs or boo or anything TorchTheWitch Jan 2015 #175
I'm glad to hear that. mountain grammy Jan 2015 #177
I'm Outraged RobinA Jan 2015 #178
I doubt many of us expect our unions to support us when Live and Learn Jan 2015 #96
You'e made a number of conclusory statements that do not necessarily comport branford Jan 2015 #104
If the UAW ever Red Mountain Jan 2015 #113
That is basically the nature of argument employed by Scott Walker in Wisconsin. branford Jan 2015 #119
You're avoiding the fundamental issue.... Red Mountain Jan 2015 #140
I don't believe that the police unions are the "last bastion" of the labor movement. branford Jan 2015 #152
If they do so while wearing uniforms or in a working environment Live and Learn Jan 2015 #118
Exactly - I cannot think of any court that would allow reprisals for this Yo_Mama Jan 2015 #167
There isn't a book that can be thrown, is there? MH1 Jan 2015 #27
+1. closeupready Jan 2015 #88
Just as I figured... Archae Jan 2015 #3
It was more than a few oberliner Jan 2015 #11
WAY more than a few...BIG problem, LOTS of cops out there with a TERRIBLE attitude randys1 Jan 2015 #15
I can't believe they did it again Lifelong Protester Jan 2015 #5
The police officers in attendance at the funeral who turned their backs were not on-duty, branford Jan 2015 #22
Interesting point. When I was in the military, even if I was off-duty, if I was wearing the uniform, MH1 Jan 2015 #32
Exactly. I can send a letter to the editor, but not using my employer's letterhead. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #40
The military is not the equivalent to the police as a legal matter. branford Jan 2015 #48
Anyone remember PATCO? SCVDem Jan 2015 #60
The illegal PATCO strike is nowhere near comparable to branford Jan 2015 #63
well, i guess you can call that a "conservative message". uncle ray Jan 2015 #65
Are you really comparing back-turning to an elected official, branford Jan 2015 #70
It's comparable, yes. More accurately compared to the Westboro protests though Scootaloo Jan 2015 #86
I don't care whether you support the police union or not, branford Jan 2015 #93
Then please. Cite these "ample horrors." Scootaloo Jan 2015 #94
Here's one: christx30 Jan 2015 #139
Ask for ample, get one. Scootaloo Jan 2015 #142
Yeah, googled it christx30 Jan 2015 #146
As a teacher, I have NEVER seen teachers close ranks to support a teacher involved with a student adigal Jan 2015 #105
This is a horrific disregard of anyone who has actually had a cross burned in their yard. Yo_Mama Jan 2015 #168
YES Ash_F Jan 2015 #166
Same with the Postal Service as a Letter Carrier, there were bonniebgood Jan 2015 #72
I would have to agree with you Lifelong Protester Jan 2015 #161
Too much like Westboro Baptist (NT) The Wizard Jan 2015 #35
Recall that Phelps won the case before the Supreme Court, branford Jan 2015 #52
People who peacefully protest aren't "on duty" either, but that doesn't stop them from getting the valerief Jan 2015 #53
Huh? branford Jan 2015 #57
Then perhaps we should take away their ability to wear the uniform Live and Learn Jan 2015 #98
I'm not defending their message, only their right to make it. branford Jan 2015 #106
Wearing uniforms off duty is not or should not be part of union negotiations. Live and Learn Jan 2015 #114
they were not warned about anything sabbat hunter Jan 2015 #135
I'm curious what they think this is going to achieve in the long run. crim son Jan 2015 #6
You are FIRED! SoapBox Jan 2015 #7
Police union thuggery bluestateguy Jan 2015 #8
The contract negotiations have moved to binding arbitration. branford Jan 2015 #25
I think we had a discussion about polling before, in which people of color do NOT trust the police adigal Jan 2015 #107
54% total approval (before the police murders) is bad? branford Jan 2015 #117
It's not great for a body that is supposed to protect and serve. And the minority numbers are bad adigal Jan 2015 #120
Unless and until there is a separate mayoral election for minorities, branford Jan 2015 #122
Their thuggery should not be blamed on unions. nt SunSeeker Jan 2015 #44
Interesting that the US media is down playing this. blackspade Jan 2015 #9
Hundreds of NYPD officers turn backs on Mayor Bill de Blasio at funeral of slain Det. Wenjian Liu oberliner Jan 2015 #17
No surprise, the MSM is also in the business of workinclasszero Jan 2015 #43
Yep StevePaulson Jan 2015 #163
NYPD COPS AGAIN TURN BACKS ON MAYOR DURING FUNERAL The CCC Jan 2015 #10
Can you fire somebody for turning their back? Helen Borg Jan 2015 #14
Can you fire somebody for turning their back? The CCC Jan 2015 #56
Is it even mandatory for cops to show up at the funeral? Helen Borg Jan 2015 #69
It is not mandatory. branford Jan 2015 #73
It is not mandatory sabbat hunter Jan 2015 #136
Oh, really? They are not being paid? Helen Borg Jan 2015 #164
Except for the very few officers handling security and traffic, branford Jan 2015 #171
BUT they are supposed to PROTECT and serve and does anyone think they would protect DeBlasio?? adigal Jan 2015 #109
So Ronald Reagan is now the DU standard for labor relations. branford Jan 2015 #26
PLUS ONE, a huge bunch! Enthusiast Jan 2015 #49
So Ronald Reagan is now the DU standard for labor relations. The CCC Jan 2015 #58
If the NYPD engaged in an actual strike, which is against NY law, branford Jan 2015 #62
If the NYPD engaged in an actual strike, which is against NY law, The CCC Jan 2015 #99
I would support their right to strike. I don't think many of us Live and Learn Jan 2015 #101
He's too busy defending police thuggery and disrespect of an elected official - elected by the BlueCaliDem Jan 2015 #121
We liberals tend to pride ourselves on our capacity for independent reasoning Red Mountain Jan 2015 #80
No one is asking you to support the content or message police unions, branford Jan 2015 #83
You can support a union Red Mountain Jan 2015 #102
That is the same argument that conservatives use against teacher unions. branford Jan 2015 #110
Sexual assault against children? Red Mountain Jan 2015 #143
Air Traffic Controllers didn't ever rally for their "right" to strangle people on the street Scootaloo Jan 2015 #89
I hope there is a video... Helen Borg Jan 2015 #12
It is. shame they did this during a very dignified funeral service. hrmjustin Jan 2015 #13
It is an illustration of what cops think, they think they are superior to all others. randys1 Jan 2015 #16
How many is "several"? Divernan Jan 2015 #18
It's the "liberal" media (nt) a2liberal Jan 2015 #145
They were warned, lark Jan 2015 #19
they were not ordered sabbat hunter Jan 2015 #137
Fire them for what? 840high Jan 2015 #160
They are turning their backs on the people of the city. n/t jtuck004 Jan 2015 #20
They hijacked a family's grief for their own purposes. Disgusting. Vinca Jan 2015 #23
^^That. Orrex Jan 2015 #33
shitbags frylock Jan 2015 #24
+100! Cooley Hurd Jan 2015 #29
Bratton needs to come down hard... dhill926 Jan 2015 #28
Unless they broke a law or violated their contract they probably cant do anything to them. cstanleytech Jan 2015 #156
Disgusting indeed. Contrary1 Jan 2015 #30
So a football game is more sacred than a funeral? Chemisse Jan 2015 #37
Oh, wow.. the NYPD are Offensive tasteless Hypocrites! Cha Jan 2015 #147
Republicans have neither shame nor honor The Wizard Jan 2015 #31
+1 You nailed it. Enthusiast Jan 2015 #50
They just do not share American values---period. randr Jan 2015 #34
They weren't "warned"--they couldn't be. It's free speech and you can't threaten them to stop... Moonwalk Jan 2015 #36
Here's what else might happen...if any of those seen on camera turning their backs are involved in adigal Jan 2015 #111
They should be fired. tblue Jan 2015 #38
I agree, but unfortunately... Ino Jan 2015 #55
under what charge sabbat hunter Jan 2015 #138
Babies. Starry Messenger Jan 2015 #39
Police thugs workinclasszero Jan 2015 #41
All this does Phlem Jan 2015 #42
The Mayor should take away their guns cosmicone Jan 2015 #45
AND DRUG TEST!!!! Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2015 #174
What do the NYPD and Westboro Baptist Church have in common? Earth_First Jan 2015 #47
Since cops seem to have the right to beat the shit out of anyone who "disrespects" them, then valerief Jan 2015 #51
If that had been my husband lying up there in that casket I'd have taken over that mike, stopped Lars39 Jan 2015 #59
I wouldn't be surprised if the dead officers families maryellen99 Jan 2015 #61
Police officers and their families are a fairly insular and conservative group branford Jan 2015 #68
I know. :-( Lars39 Jan 2015 #92
She was unable to do so, too vulnerable and heartbroken to fight back: freshwest Jan 2015 #100
That's just heartbreaking. Lars39 Jan 2015 #116
Just imagine grieving in the face of such arrogant behavior. They mock her, her husband, his father. freshwest Jan 2015 #149
There is a time and a place for everything tawadi Jan 2015 #64
The police union is being stupid Gothmog Jan 2015 #66
Fire cops that can't follow orders. blkmusclmachine Jan 2015 #67
The chief told them not to, and they still did? C Moon Jan 2015 #71
The police were not "ordered" not to turn their backs, branford Jan 2015 #77
Thanks. I didn't know that. C Moon Jan 2015 #82
You certainly were not alone. branford Jan 2015 #84
So they're just hateful, exploitative dickbags Scootaloo Jan 2015 #91
I'll say it yet again, branford Jan 2015 #153
No, but their commanders could have and should have. nt Live and Learn Jan 2015 #103
They're a freakin' DISGRACE. calimary Jan 2015 #74
I got this horrid email from my Pres. Obama and hater of blacks, immigrants riverbendviewgal Jan 2015 #75
Communists can be citizens of the United States LakeVermilion Jan 2015 #85
I live in Canada - a socialist Democracy riverbendviewgal Jan 2015 #95
I'm not offended at all, in fact we may be joining you soon. mountain grammy Jan 2015 #129
To these 'facts' all I have to say is.... blackspade Jan 2015 #169
If I were the mayor project_bluebook Jan 2015 #78
Did we expect anything less Unknown Beatle Jan 2015 #79
I think this is evidence that too many LEO's have too much time on their hands. closeupready Jan 2015 #87
Yeah, because time off is a bad thing SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2015 #123
And be drama queens extraordinaire, as they were here. closeupready Jan 2015 #150
I agree that they're acting like spoiled children SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2015 #155
Showing the same respect to one of their own that they show the people they work for randr Jan 2015 #124
The back turners sulphurdunn Jan 2015 #125
You know. I thought that all the calls to kill cops were question everything Jan 2015 #126
Grieving, not grievance Tab Jan 2015 #132
PSA!!! MyOwnPeace Jan 2015 #134
I've appreciated the back and forth Red Mountain Jan 2015 #144
Thank you, it is much appreciated. branford Jan 2015 #154
Guess free speech is only for hysterical protestors Supply Side Jesus Jan 2015 #141
Shitcan the back-turning turds. Owl Jan 2015 #148
For what? Being assholes? Not a firing offense if it was most of the republicans in congress would cstanleytech Jan 2015 #157
What I really don't like that this tells us Lulu KC Jan 2015 #151
NYT editorial calls out cops for their "snarling sense of victimhood." Divernan Jan 2015 #158
Post removed Post removed Jan 2015 #159
Hey Asshole Cops StevePaulson Jan 2015 #162
I wonder if they'll get outreach JackInGreen Jan 2015 #165
It is called Control turbinetree Jan 2015 #170
i wonder what percentage of cops in the US listen to republican talk radio certainot Jan 2015 #172
I was thinking the same thing Neon Gods Jan 2015 #176
wonder what happens when THEY loose ther fancy pensions allan01 Jan 2015 #173
Further proof that standards for law enforcement are far too low tabasco Jan 2015 #179
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