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Should we eliminate local police departments?
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no just fix the bad in what we have | |
5 (56%) |
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no but loose the military stuff, go back to revolvers | |
3 (33%) |
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no but take away all lethal weapons | |
0 (0%) |
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no but take away all weapons | |
0 (0%) |
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keep detectives and have neighborhood watches report crime | |
0 (0%) |
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yes, let communities call state police to handle crime | |
0 (0%) |
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yes and get rid of state police too sheriffs can handle it and answer through elections | |
1 (11%) |
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get rid of all non federal police, they are all the same | |
0 (0%) |
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get rid of all cops. the people will figure out how to have peaceful communities | |
0 (0%) |
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where is the funny/sarcastic option? | |
0 (0%) |
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1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)so I just hit "Pass."
Lex
(34,108 posts)Asked no one ever. Well, except you.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)let loose the dogs essentially??? or did he mean "lose?"
Sigh
sarisataka
(18,926 posts)Although the dogs are a valid question
edit- funny you can't edit poll options. My loose is there for eternity
leftstreet
(36,119 posts)Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)that somebody was handcrafting out of hard leather. I think a set ran around $500 though.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)Please don't give her ideas.
sarisataka
(18,926 posts)Or maybe many all cops are bad. The blue vs everyone else that I have seen here today.
I am asking (maybe this first to do so)- is the LE system so broke that radical change is needed and if so what might that change look like?
AngryAmish
(25,704 posts)Unless you think the ruthless efficiency, efficacy and concern for civil libererties enbodied by the TSA would be a good idea.
sarisataka
(18,926 posts)But not advocating any. Later tonight I will vote the option I think is best
Rex
(65,616 posts)that have huge violations...like the FPD having issued more warrants, than the town has people? Certainly there are red flags that can be found somewhat easily imo.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)to have in terms of weaponry and military gear.
Rex
(65,616 posts)Police have SWAT...but what is going on in Ferguson is para-military maneuvering. Far beyond what the need calls for. The real need is an investigation followed by litigation.
gollygee
(22,336 posts)Also police forces have to do a better job recruiting people of color. You're asking for trouble if you have an almost all white police force in a community with a large population of people of color. The police should look something like the people in the community they're protecting - because they are supposed to be protecting the community, not fighting a war against them.
Cal Carpenter
(4,959 posts)That's a theoretical, even philosophical discussion question given the state of things.
Get down to brass tacks
Meaning: Engage with the basic facts or realities.
We are about a thousand steps away from even being able to contemplate that in terms of actual policy at this time. Even as a social concept. It surely doesn't apply to engaging with reality, certainly not in the context of the poll.
Not to say it isn't worth discussing, but it isn't brass tacks.
Not what I thought I'd see when I clicked on this thread title....
sarisataka
(18,926 posts)It is an interesting discussion IMO. I am surprised given the opposition to the militarization that a clear majority support working with the current framework over dome reduction in armament.
JEB
(4,748 posts)So many better ways to spend the money.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)Otherwise, I'm with that option.