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In reply to the discussion: I'm loving this: Federal Court Rules Flipping Off Police Is Constitutional (FUCK YEAH!) [View all]Jenoch
(7,720 posts)2. I believe it is a good ruling.
But why on earth would anyone flip off a cop? Nothing good can come of it. I understand doing it if you personally know the cop and think he's a jerk, but otherwise, what's the point?
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I'm loving this: Federal Court Rules Flipping Off Police Is Constitutional (FUCK YEAH!) [View all]
MrScorpio
Jan 2013
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Probably because any cop that warrants a bird is, more likely than not, an asshole
MrScorpio
Jan 2013
#3
You should work on your reading comprehension if you believe this applies to me.
Jenoch
Jan 2013
#13
I just love it when people use that false equivalency argument between cops and other occupations
MrScorpio
Jan 2013
#21
Most people, especially the racial majority, have no idea about what the police are up to
MrScorpio
Jan 2013
#27
As someone with cop associations, you have distinct advantage over people who do not
MrScorpio
Jan 2013
#30
Any time the rights of the people are raised over the authority of the police, it is a victory
MrScorpio
Jan 2013
#20
'A police officer can't pull you over and arrest you *just* because you gave him the finger...'
Cirque du So-What
Jan 2013
#5