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22. Really. In what other profession dealing with the public (apart from working as a stand up comic)

Mon Apr 26, 2021, 04:49 PM

Apr 2021

can someone constantly curse at people at the top of their lungs without being summarily fired? Hell, even USMC drill sergeants can't get away with it any longer, and boot camp recruits volunteered for the abuse. Like dog bark collars, body cams should be programmed to recognize specific words and emit an electric shock to the offending cop.

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What's with police cursing at people they're trying to apprehend? [View all] StarfishSaver Apr 2021 OP

Because Watchfoxheadexplodes Apr 2021 #1

Most of the ones I've seen recently with police rage cursing Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #2

How many have you seen? Loki Liesmith Apr 2021 #9

Quite a few. Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #11

Caron Nazario wryter2000 Apr 2021 #16

The language did not include swear words - Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #21

I don't think we're in disagreement here wryter2000 Apr 2021 #37

Yay! Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #41

You always manage to reveal much more about yourself than I think you intend to StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #5

Really. In what other profession dealing with the public (apart from working as a stand up comic) sop Apr 2021 #22

I like the way you think. Shock collars for cops? That's fecking brilliant. GoneOffShore Apr 2021 #33

Casino dealer. Not being contradictory, but oh lawd, the veteran dealers didn't hold anything back. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2021 #76

I see you say this to just about everyone with a different point of view from you. Treefrog Apr 2021 #30

No, I don't StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #36

Nope. Those flags are pretty obvious Bettie Apr 2021 #57

Yup StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #63

Sounds like a tough old world... LanternWaste Apr 2021 #40

I haven't seen that. Just the obvious ones. NT mcar Apr 2021 #43

So does cops not executing Americans right?! tia uponit7771 Apr 2021 #8

Just stop obamanut2012 Apr 2021 #19

Nope it doesn't. It escalates the situation. GoneOffShore Apr 2021 #29

Because calling a 13 year old child an MFer right before you shoot him qanda Apr 2021 #52

As someone who doesn't swear I've often wondered about this. johnp3907 Apr 2021 #3

Agreed. n/t Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #4

Agree StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #7

" indication of anger and complete lack of control." When they feel justified this is EXACTLY what uponit7771 Apr 2021 #6

And even if they get fired Bettie Apr 2021 #58

+1, then the cities have to funds lawsuits to pay for their shit uponit7771 Apr 2021 #64

My guess: Mister Ed Apr 2021 #10

You really think that's the intent? StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #12

To intimidate, yes. Mister Ed Apr 2021 #13

I agree that intimidation is part of it - and not always with the goal of achieving compliance StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #14

That rings true to me. Mister Ed Apr 2021 #17

Yup, and it is very abusive behavior obamanut2012 Apr 2021 #20

On further thought, there's one more thing I'd feel in that situation: Mister Ed Apr 2021 #23

You're braver than I am wryter2000 Apr 2021 #38

I am so appreciating the empathy you and Mister Ed are showing StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #44

Thank you! wryter2000 Apr 2021 #72

I would too Bettie Apr 2021 #60

You describe domestic violence as well. Yes. The strong against the vulnerable. nt Hekate Apr 2021 #66

It makes sense that it is condoned for that reason. NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #15

How many are hopped up on steroids? Patterson Apr 2021 #18

I've never seen stats on that, but it's a good question. TheRickles Apr 2021 #31

I can see them raising their voice and temper if someone does not comply LiberalLovinLug Apr 2021 #24

I think it goes beyond poor training StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #25

Yeah, when my husband has been stopped in the past Bettie Apr 2021 #61

My sister was stopped last year StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #65

Yep. Bettie Apr 2021 #67

They use an age-old propaganda technique that involves StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #68

+1 Bettie Apr 2021 #69

We even got some "why don't you care about black on black crime?" posts today StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #70

+1 betsuni Apr 2021 #71

It's the dumb police training, like they're in a counter-insurgeny greenjar_01 Apr 2021 #26

To intimidate, humiliate and dehumanize. All part of the process. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #27

Ever watched any Worldstar vids? Treefrog Apr 2021 #32

No, and yes. Why? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #35

When people tell you who they are, believe them the first time /nt bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #28

Dehumanization. Gore1FL Apr 2021 #34

They sound completely out of control mcar Apr 2021 #39

Exactly StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #45

About 8 years ago, I was taking my son somewhere mcar Apr 2021 #46

I think lots of people with personality disorders go into policing womanofthehills Apr 2021 #42

If cops can't be civil why do they get to decide who is being resistant? For all we know they demigoddess Apr 2021 #47

Chicago, 1968 The Wizard Apr 2021 #48

You're absolutely right karin_sj Apr 2021 #49

They enjoy berating and dehumanizing their victims. I do believe they feel entitled to do so. Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #50

Steroid rage? This behavior is asinine and dangerous. nt Hekate Apr 2021 #51

resurrect the "peace officer" bringthePaine Apr 2021 #53

Reimagine the police. radius777 Apr 2021 #54

It's unprofessional, disgusting, & shouldn't be tolerated. CaptainTruth Apr 2021 #55

Steroid use? Bettie Apr 2021 #56

There Should Be Many More Questions ProfessorGAC Apr 2021 #59

Really good point. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2021 #62

It's The Way of The World RobinA Apr 2021 #73

What is with people cursing at police who are doing their jobs? ripcord Apr 2021 #74

It's a power trip for them. sheshe2 Apr 2021 #75