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In reply to the discussion: NYPD COPS AGAIN TURN BACKS ON MAYOR DURING FUNERAL [View all]randys1
(16,286 posts)16. It is an illustration of what cops think, they think they are superior to all others.
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this demonstrates their level of discipline, commitment and that they don't care about anything
samsingh
Jan 2015
#1
It's the public safety risk that permits New York state to prohibit police strikes.
branford
Jan 2015
#97
It bothers me too. However, we thankfully have no protections against being offended.
branford
Jan 2015
#112
Yes, I agree, any such action by the mayor would be a political disaster..
mountain grammy
Jan 2015
#131
That is basically the nature of argument employed by Scott Walker in Wisconsin.
branford
Jan 2015
#119
I don't believe that the police unions are the "last bastion" of the labor movement.
branford
Jan 2015
#152
WAY more than a few...BIG problem, LOTS of cops out there with a TERRIBLE attitude
randys1
Jan 2015
#15
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
It's comparable, yes. More accurately compared to the Westboro protests though
Scootaloo
Jan 2015
#86
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
People who peacefully protest aren't "on duty" either, but that doesn't stop them from getting the
valerief
Jan 2015
#53
Wearing uniforms off duty is not or should not be part of union negotiations.
Live and Learn
Jan 2015
#114
I think we had a discussion about polling before, in which people of color do NOT trust the police
adigal
Jan 2015
#107
It's not great for a body that is supposed to protect and serve. And the minority numbers are bad
adigal
Jan 2015
#120
Hundreds of NYPD officers turn backs on Mayor Bill de Blasio at funeral of slain Det. Wenjian Liu
oberliner
Jan 2015
#17
BUT they are supposed to PROTECT and serve and does anyone think they would protect DeBlasio??
adigal
Jan 2015
#109
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
Air Traffic Controllers didn't ever rally for their "right" to strangle people on the street
Scootaloo
Jan 2015
#89
It is an illustration of what cops think, they think they are superior to all others.
randys1
Jan 2015
#16
Unless they broke a law or violated their contract they probably cant do anything to them.
cstanleytech
Jan 2015
#156
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
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
Police officers and their families are a fairly insular and conservative group
branford
Jan 2015
#68
Just imagine grieving in the face of such arrogant behavior. They mock her, her husband, his father.
freshwest
Jan 2015
#149
I got this horrid email from my Pres. Obama and hater of blacks, immigrants
riverbendviewgal
Jan 2015
#75
I think this is evidence that too many LEO's have too much time on their hands.
closeupready
Jan 2015
#87
Showing the same respect to one of their own that they show the people they work for
randr
Jan 2015
#124
For what? Being assholes? Not a firing offense if it was most of the republicans in congress would
cstanleytech
Jan 2015
#157