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I'd stand by them and defend them with my life
If I expect them to protect me, why the fuck wouldn't I work to protect them?
Jul 18, 2016 1:25 AM
ThatComputerDude
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If I expect them to protect me, why the fuck wouldn't I work to protect them?
MetalSkeletal
FUCK THE POLICE!!! Because everyone needs a good lay.
Solrokr
This is an easily abused sentiment, and time and time again has shown to be wanting.
MidlandRedux
That's fine, but the issue is police killing citizens for no reason other than panic or fear or anger.
quadralol
Cops are there to protect the collective. On the individual level, they are neither your friend nor your enemy.
xochiluvr
You can respect the police AND respect that police are also required to follow the same rule of law that they are paid to represent.
EndangeredTang
My problem now, as a black dude is that I don't trust them to protect ME. But I don't do weird shit, but still. I'd be tense with them.
bloatedplutocrat
72% of Americans have some-great deal of cofnidence in the police.
Source below.
level5detentionblockAA23
are there bad cops? sure. are most cops good? absolutely. but are there also areas/departments which have systematic problems? absolutely!
TetraCyberCat
And are these systematic problems ever adressed in a fair and jucial way? I wish.
NicoleDanielle
This didn’t age well.
MrDomino
Ain't that the truth.
StarvingGarbage
That's why they always get away with it.
JimboPM
We love them when they do their real job: protecting us. When they also hunt us, beat us, regulate us, and kill us, we got a problem.
Redballoonsatan
Except, police are under no obligation to protect you.
IronicUsername
But in around 40 or so states, you're legally required to assist them in apprehending a criminal or stopping a crime if they order it. USA!
icommentbutdonotreply
Most cops are good but the bad 1% get protected and that creates a lot of distrust.
astrocreep166
Wow what an unpopular opinion
softballguy
You're terrible at memes.
ThatComputerDude
Someone doesn't understand the irony of the unpopular opinion puffin.
SamSummerJunkie
RetirementNoirATaleOfPruneJuiceAndMurder
Thought this was going to be a music joke.
Bryanalt77
Generalizations for everything!
poorwhitetrash
If you love them, than why don't you marry them?
ThatComputerDude
Because I'm WAY too socially anxious to talk to a female officer and ask her out.
iPretend
Cops have never been able to protect me or my property, but they are damn efficient at catching me roll a stop sign on an empty road.
jetskidex
Excellent at dishing out fines at the finest hours
wheresmymoneydenny
Don't think this is an unpopular opinion. It's the actions of a few idiots that make the millions question everyone else's persepective
privatepublic
and it's not just idiots on duty, but even off duty. my fam has been in a legal fight w/ two cops who refused to pay a bill from damage 1/2
privatepublic
they caused (was a couple hundred $) but their stupidity has resulted in a court decision where the two cops owe >20G. 2/2
BigTea
Cops pulled a gun on my dad for him telling them to fuck off after a search, which I always thought was a reasonable response.
petgoats
I also feel the same toward the guy shooting back. Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Hannya
... Shootouts aren't what people are complaining about. Videos of police beating on unarmed teens is the problem.
IronicUsername
There are a lot of problems. Beatings, shootings, abuse of authority, civil forfeiture, interrogation methods...the list goes on.
AlanStrangeways
I have all their albums! +1, OP!
Redbrickadam
Don't know what the whole "shtootings" things was about but it doesn't matter.
YoureTheBIGmarriageExpertOhIMsorryiForgotYourWifeIsDead
"I'll be watching you..." --The Police
Threeleggedcow
ROXANNE
MydeslyxiasFunnyToMe
cinnamonwind
I never loled so hard +1
TankEngineer
Just a castaway, an island lost at sea
Collaborativelmgur
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smogswallowssuns
All the leaves are brown...
AlanStrangeways
An attempt was made.
smogswallowssuns
I made this comment at 5 in the morning. Mistakes were made.
AlanStrangeways
And a valuable lesson learned.
smogswallowssuns
I don't know why I thought the song was written by The Police.
ProfessorSteven
Roooooxanne
Pristineus
Dangit. Beat me to it.
Pristineus
YOU DON'T HAVE TO PUT ON THE RED LIGHT
RadioactiveCanuck
WALK THE STREETS FOR MONEY
moodytravesty
if people would understands that cops have to wonder if they're going to die at every traffic stop, people might stop doing surprising crap
mummybangles
Very true. Did a ride along with an officer for the first time this weekend-- an eye opener everyone should experience.
IronicUsername
Look, I get what you're saying but we all have to wonder if we're going to die in any given encounter. That doesn't excuse shooting [1]
IronicUsername
arrested for a violent crime but, while some caution is always warranted, there's no reason to assume someone being stopped for a [3]
IronicUsername
someone who's displayed no aggression because they reach for their wallet or something. It'd be one thing if you're a known felon being [2]
IronicUsername
traffic violation is such a threat that they need to be put down at the slightest startling movement. [4]
moodytravesty
I would argue with you, but instead suggest you watch the TV show cops to see how often someone beats a cop to void a trivial ticket
nativescotland
If they can't handle the stress, they don't belong on the job. We can't give people a pass for murder because they were nervous.
ImmortalSquid
While I agree, I think there needs to be a better connection with the police and the communities they serve.
mummybangles
This is such a broad statement-- our community has an excellent relationship with our police!
justyouraverageaussiegirl
While not denying corruption, I think the majority of police dept do want this - but it works both ways. People *need* to be receptive
ImmortalSquid
Oh definitely! I would say that both police officers and the community need to come together to help weed out corruption on both sides.
mikeatike
I don't get those "abolish the cops" people. What do they honestly expect would happen 2 hours after they accomplish that?
mikeatike
They are probably the same people that want to remove all guns as well.
IronicUsername
Yes, those 2 principle are exactly the same, as demonstrated by the anarchy in all the countries in which citizens can't carry guns.
Username69420
The purge
mikeatike
That is what would happen, but is that they expect or want? Maybe it is. I am not sure how screaming "thats racist" will defend them.
Username69420
I am just as confused as you are on the "abolish the police" movement. I have no doubt that they would regret their decision immediately tho
Username69420
I think they are just idiots behind a cause that they don't understand. Remember, water would be illegal if some "activists" had their way
mikeatike
Hopefully it is just a matter of chronic shortsightedness. Worse would be that their leaders have some kind of agenda.
Username69420
That's an interesting thought and a good point.