Essay started off good then veered into utopianism. (Reply #42)

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radius777 (3,406 posts)

42. Essay started off good then veered into utopianism.

Thuggery and crime will always exist regardless of class/economics, and we will always need some form of police to handle it.

But I aree that most things cops do should be replaced by social workers, psychologists, etc.

Busting the police unions and rehiring based on true ability and merit would drastically improve policing.

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55 replies	Author	Time	Post
You all need to read this, seriously... [View all]	MrScorpio	Aug 2020	OP
It's a long read and every paragraph is worth excerpting. Everyone should read it.	WhiskeyGrinder	Aug 2020	#1
Absolutely.	Layzeebeaver	Aug 2020	#50
This should be required reading for everyone ...	jb5150	Aug 2020	#2
I like your analogy of the "thick blue tumor". Well done!	abqtommy	Aug 2020	#3
bout time	llashram	Aug 2020	#4
Definitely worth reading the entire article	Martin Eden	Aug 2020	#5
A cop with a conscience--very rare.	CaptYossarian	Aug 2020	#6
Confessions of a former bastard cop - Bookmarking to read later	liberalla	Aug 2020	#7
Thank You	DoubleDeuce	Aug 2020	#8
Oddly enough, he doesn't seem to have a problem with defunding, nay	theaocp	Aug 2020	#9
K&R	wryter2000	Aug 2020	#10
This would seem unbelievable	mountain grammy	Aug 2020	#11
I read it and shared it. Thank you!	Six117	Aug 2020	#12
Disgustingly truthful !!!	SamKnause	Aug 2020	#13
they are only here to protect the rich.	AllaN01Bear	Aug 2020	#14
The rich and thier property	I_UndergroundPanther	Aug 2020	#39
...	questionseverything	Aug 2020	#48
These bastards of qualified immunity are ruining America. Blue America knows it. Red doesn't.	ancianita	Aug 2020	#15
The most enlightening thing	Roc2020	Aug 2020	#16
Here's a link to the actual article	PatSeg	Aug 2020	#17
Thanks, PatSeg. Unfortunately, Medium links always break at the @.	crickets	Aug 2020	#19
Thanks	PatSeg	Aug 2020	#23
Hence, why I used my Twitter link.	MrScorpio	Aug 2020	#24
👍 That works too. nt	crickets	Aug 2020	#25
Unflinching and brutally honest appraisal of current policing.	crickets	Aug 2020	#18
Highly recommend reading the entire essay and some of the best is towards the end.	1plus1equals1	Aug 2020	#20
Terrific read. I've an extended family member who's a cop.	Eyeball_Kid	Aug 2020	#21
Wow, amazing article.	Jon King	Aug 2020	#22
I'd remember this pile on	greytdemocrat	Aug 2020	#26
This excerpt is quite relevant:	MrScorpio	Aug 2020	#28
Just the one skeptic so far... not bad.	PETRUS	Aug 2020	#30
That...	greytdemocrat	Aug 2020	#45
What do you believe it indicates?	PETRUS	Aug 2020	#54
Thank You for posting this..and especially this part above this post...K & R ... #28	Stuart G	Aug 2020	#37
Thanks for sharing.	srose58089	Aug 2020	#27
Interesting read.	Snackshack	Aug 2020	#29
It's not going to be easy reforming evil people...	DSandra	Aug 2020	#31
Ok. Always the contrarian...I have to ask	BComplex	Aug 2020	#32
I read every word of it.	Mr.Bill	Aug 2020	#33
Is it verified? Really written by an ex-cop?	RussBLib	Aug 2020	#34
Good points. Also the point about harassing homeless can scavengers because of	grantcart	Aug 2020	#36
I wondered the same as soon as I saw him blame "capitalism"	oldsoftie	Aug 2020	#51
the writer is correct about that to an extent	RussBLib	Aug 2020	#55
Wow! K & R This needs to be shared everywhere	FakeNoose	Aug 2020	#35
Thanks MrScorpio. This is one of the best writings I've ever come across, from start to finish.	alwaysinasnit	Aug 2020	#38
Now make atonements. You, the Christian thing?	czarjak	Aug 2020	#40
They are indoctrinated to think like a Republican	DSandra	Aug 2020	#41
Essay started off good then veered into utopianism.	radius777	Aug 2020	#42
You don't need the bastards. Nice!	muntrv	Aug 2020	#43
Simple explanation is . . .	Aussie105	Aug 2020	#44
Worst part: the media never discusses the ramifications of qualified immunity.	live love laugh	Aug 2020	#46
I like that he offers actual suggestions for improvement	Bettie	Aug 2020	#47
Cops. That's who they are. That's what they do.	Iggo	Aug 2020	#49
Read all of it. Excellent article!	Buckeye_Democrat	Aug 2020	#52
That was extraordinary - and saved and shared.	GoneOffShore	Aug 2020	#53

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