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In reply to the discussion: Cop Breaks Leg of 10-Year-Old Who Filmed Him [View all]Rozlee
(2,529 posts)36. I knew a good cop once.
My grand nephew joined the police force in San Antonio eight years ago, all idealistic and sympathetic to many social issues. He used to rage on about how criminalizing marijuana use and prostitution were a waste of money and human lives. Now, he's become cold and uncaring about so many people he used to consider victims of the system. I barely recognize him anymore. He's suspicious and distrusting of everyone. It's like the pods got him or something.
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I don't have to look. Here's what I know without looking...these are not well-off white people. nt
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#17
they were guilty of being black, a felony. punishable by police brutality, trumped up charges
Nanjing to Seoul
Feb 2014
#46
extrajudicial punishment is what got the cop in trouble. Breaking legs and public ass whoopings ....
marble falls
Feb 2014
#30
This should be handled by our legal system. Vigilantism won't solve any problems
DisgustipatedinCA
Feb 2014
#59
When faced with prison from resisiting arrest (usually a felony) and offered "disorderly conduct"
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#15
Well, I don't know if she was resisiting arrest, or not. What I do know is that even if she was
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#23
Exactly. Am I the only one bothered that they are armed with lethal weapons?
closeupready
Feb 2014
#21
what do you believe could be missing that would justify the actions of this pig?
frylock
Feb 2014
#54
maybe, just maybe people have had other experiences with law enforcement than you have..
frylock
Feb 2014
#145
Bullshit, these little events have been happening more and more. Few bad apples? Pay attention....
marble falls
Feb 2014
#93
"The police had come to our house before , and he's fascinated by the police; he looks up to them"
Javaman
Feb 2014
#53
the cops do nothing to help their reputation with their "thin blue line" bullshit..
frylock
Feb 2014
#82
SYG against a toddler? I didn't check the link. Is the toddler of obvious African American lineage??
blkmusclmachine
Feb 2014
#84
18 Los Angeles sheriff's officials indicted, accused of abuse, obstruction
marble falls
Feb 2014
#149