Are there any current members of the Law Enforcement Community here?

[Dawson Leery]

And if so, why are you here?


There is a continuous debate going on at DU regarding the powers that Law Enforcement Officers have.
So, do any members of the LEO community (if you are a member of DU) feel that there is a conflict between your jobs and belonging to a generally liberal/progressive community?

[cbdo2007]

1. Hmmmmm....do vigilantes count?

[Edweird]

2. Why wouldn't they?

Are you suggesting that law-enforcement employment somehow precludes membership in or support of the Democratic Party?

[KansasVoter]

3. You need to expand the purpose of your post! What in the hell is your motive?

[the other one]

4. I don't get it.

?

[cbdo2007]

5. do you mean the pot smokers VS the pot arresters?

Don't just feed us the tip, we're gonna need the whole thing in order to figure out what you're referring to.

[diveguy]

6. here i am

Are you saying i cant be a dem because i am leo

[Dogtown]

7. paulsby?

[Dawson Leery]

8. Because there is a conflict between

LEO and civil libertarians.

[safeinOhio]

9. Not with all, but with many.

I've been around LEOs for many years. Most, if you ever bring up civil liberties, roll their eyes. Yet most plead the 5th when questioned about any possible illegal acts when on the stand.

[Dawson Leery]

10. Which makes them hypocrites.

It also asks the question would any of them be a member of this board. It seems to be that there were some and they did not last long around here.

[safeinOhio]

13. As I said some are great people and liberal.

I'd think that most here are. I would caution you on prejudging anyone including public servants that do risk their lives. The bad apples do get all of the press and are the first noticed by the public. That is still no reason to bash all of them, including the very good and honest ones.

[seabeyond]

11. any soldiers, christians, business owners... why are you hear, why are you a dem?

huh?

[seabeyond]

14. here, not hear. d*mn, i hate when i do that. nt

[Posteritatis]

12. Which other professions do you believe cannot contain Democrats? (nt)

[Dawson Leery]

15. kick

[Stinky The Clown]

16. I'm totally flummoxed as to what your purpose is in posting this

It seems you have an agenda, and have a chip on your shoulder about it.

[Dawson Leery]

17. I just want to see if law enforcement does post here at DU.

There was a debate going on last week about this topic as to why those in law enforcement do not stay here for long.

[Texasgal]

20. Are law enforcement not allowed to

be Dems?

[Dawson Leery]

18. kick

[Subdivisions]

19. They usually get themselves banned eventually due to their rw tendencies n/t