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In reply to the discussion: Cop Punches Victim (US Soldier) for Complaining It Took Them 45 Minutes to Respond to His Call [View all]siligut
(12,272 posts)45. "Trained to be animals" emphasis on trained
I interpret "trained to be animals" as drilled into an instinctive, predatory state.
The interaction between the victim and the policemen went awry and it is considered in the article that the policeman's service in the Marines may have had an influence.
Here is a bit of the interaction:
Darden: I know who Im talkin to and youre down, you understand that? So, youre talkin to a United States Marine, you understand that?
Robles: Youre talkin to a US Soldier.
Darden: OK, youre talkin to a Marine, so I suggest that you never step up and get in my face again when Im talkin to you, do you understand me?
Robles: Youre talkin to a US Soldier.
Darden: OK, youre talkin to a Marine, so I suggest that you never step up and get in my face again when Im talkin to you, do you understand me?
I think the OP is about the unprofessional attitude and behavior from a policeman who reverted back to being a Marine.
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Cop Punches Victim (US Soldier) for Complaining It Took Them 45 Minutes to Respond to His Call [View all]
L0oniX
Feb 2013
OP
"We're a professional organization, and if you dont believe it, I will sucker-punch you in
rhett o rick
Feb 2013
#1
Around 4:20 cop begins to explain how he going to lie about his "contact" with this young man
me b zola
Feb 2013
#8
I will defend cops when they are provoked. Not this one. Big, brutal pig. We don't need him.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#13
This is a wonderful demonstration of a phenomenon I have noted in the past...
Spitfire of ATJ
Feb 2013
#15
Listen to the updated ABC link, what is not apparent on the first video are two things.
mother earth
Feb 2013
#17
"I'm gonna document this...'cause I had to use physical force to maintain order"
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#29
Macho bullshit from the cop: 'You're Army? Well I'm Marine so take that! Pow!' And then
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#37
None of this happens in a vacume. The cop was totally unprofessional and there I no excuse here.
Dustlawyer
Feb 2013
#48