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In reply to the discussion: Hundreds Turn Their Back on de Blasio at NYPD Officer's Funeral [View all]branford
(4,462 posts)but you can both oppose the content of the speech and actions of the officers (which I've done numerous times in this thread and others), and yet fully realize and acknowledge that their conduct was legal and permissible.
Democrats and liberals historically fought long and hard for free speech, unions strength, support for public employees, and broad federal and state labor protections. These rights do not magically disappear because the union and individuals asserting them happen to be conservative or their message distasteful or politically damaging to a liberal mayor. If you believe they do, you really don't understand the nature of those battles, or the implications of what you propose, particularly to other liberal public employees and their unions.
Regardless, the mayor and others in his administration are obviously fully cognizant of the clear law and politics, and that is why they have not even anonymously suggested nor implied that any discipline or retaliation is appropriate or forthcoming.
If you've fought hard for liberal causes, good for you. Just remember that those liberal rights and interests can be asserted even by those you do not like or agree with, including the police.