The Only Good Cop is a Dead One

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Seriously. Just between by anecdotal experiences over the years, and the rash of police shooting/murdering people with zero consequences. And add to the fact that the police are literally not bound by any law to help someone in need until after the crime or action has been committed leads me to believe that they are worse than useless; with their pensions, benefits, etc. Not sure if anyone else here feels the same way, but for me at least, I don't want anything to do with them.

There are good cops...and there are bad cops.

sure, make all cops paranoid about their safety. that will surely make them more rational, efficient and self-controlled

YES! YES! Let them feel it! Let them feel the fear they drive into people everyday with their utter brutality. Let them feel the fear and terror they instill in people everyday. I want every single cop to feel that same feeling. Maybe then things will change.

I've had some nasty dealings with cops.

But I've also seen good things done by cops.

The "good" cops protect the bad cops...what is your definition though of a "good" cop though? I'm curious.

and then society will burn in flames along with everyone who has nothing to do with it (including the honest cops out there just doing their job). yaay! everybody wins

come on, you cannot be serious

"i believe all cops are out of control. so let's threaten them until they all act out of control". brilliant plan!

No. That's a total illogical fallacy. If that was the case, civilization as we know it would have collapsed thousands of years ago as the modern police as we know it is a rather recent creation. There are many solutions available. Decriminalizing non-violent "crimes" like narcotics and prostitution would go a long way along with a community based law enforcement. Not one based on making enforcement more akin to soldiers, which with their wrap around shades, shaved heads, and attitude, our contemporary police forces are starting to act more like. As if the streets of this country are some type of modern day warzone. Plenty of options.

i'm honestly not even reading the rest of your post

i'll just ask you this: ever wonder how wars start?

just food for thought

So you refuse to read the rebuttal to your argument, and expect me to reply in what type of fashion? Look, I know that the south in general isn't exactly a hotspot of intellectual discourse, but really, you should know that in order to form a proper argument, you must read and comprehend what the other person is trying to get across. And if you fail to do that, the what is the point?

you don't even know south of where i live. i put that as bait for people like you. congratulations, you get the fish. and the hook

There are plenty of intellectual-type people in the South.

William Faulkner was a consummate Southerner, and a consummate intellectual.

I've seen cops rescue people from dire predicaments.

One of the greatest movies of all time, "To Kill a Mockingbird," takes place in the South.

Fantastic. You tricked me. You're a genius.

i have very little respect for people who refuse to acknowledge their short-sightedness

"Good" cops protect bad ones. That's largely why people fear them. That's not healthy. Besides, it the police you describe helping those in emergencies were obviously doing it for a photo op. Make them look good. Samaritans come in all professions.

LOL...I never said there weren't Good Samaritans who aren't cops. Most of them are citizens like you and I.