It's a good thing this guy isn't a regular in these convos.
The dude says he talks politics all the time and he is a grade school teacher.
Fair enough. Didn't realize a significant portion was due to COVID. I read that 264 were killed, so I presumed that meant homicide. Regardless, cops are leaving the service at unprecedented rates, leaving police departments with huge vacancies. What about the fact that 72% of cops are less likely to stop and question suspicious persons? They're not going out of their way to potentially put themselves in harms way. It is well known that cops don't patrol certain areas because they absolutely would be seen as a target. My brother took this picture a few years ago. Looks pretty clear to me.
And with all of the negative publicity that LEO are receiving, it's hard to imagine they can recruit 20 year-olds at a rate which will offset all of the losses. Bottom line, cops are leaving and it's not good for public safety when there are fewer cops on the street. We need to do our part and respecting those who put their lives on the line everyday.
There are positions that don't need to be filled by racist pieces of shit like that woman. Teachers and cops are two. It's not about what kind of threat they posses or what kind of harm they can cause. You don't want a racist cop because you can't trust them provide equal and fair treatment towards citizens of all demographics. Same with not being able to trust racist teachers to provide equal and fair education to all demographics.
No! Allow people to be sketchy AF no matter what.People aren't suspicious, behavior is. Loitering, oversized clothes (hiding something), nervous glances, hiding in the shadows or behind objects, going door-to-door, observing a car for an unusual period of time, etc. Perhaps it could be a person carrying something at an unusual hour or a location that doesn’t fit what they have. Did they steal something? Are they leaving the scene of a crime? Cops don't need to make any accusations, certainly, but it would be helpful if they could investigate when something does appear off.
This is not moving the goalpost. My point all along is that cops should be given more respect. The constant demonizing of people serving the community is partly to blame for the mass exodus of LEO. This behavior is not helpful for the well-being of a community. Look at how sharply the public has lost confidence in the police in just the past few years. Can we expect more from law enforcement? Sure, accountability is always a good thing. But, our attitude towards the police could use a little change, as well.
Thanks libs.People aren't suspicious, behavior is. Loitering, oversized clothes (hiding something), nervous glances, hiding in the shadows or behind objects, going door-to-door, observing a car for an unusual period of time, etc. Perhaps it could be a person carrying something at an unusual hour or a location that doesn’t fit what they have. Did they steal something? Are they leaving the scene of a crime? Cops don't need to make any accusations, certainly, but it would be helpful if they could investigate when something does appear off.
This is not moving the goalpost. My point all along is that cops should be given more respect. The constant demonizing of people serving the community is partly to blame for the mass exodus of LEO. This behavior is not helpful for the well-being of a community. Look at how sharply the public has lost confidence in the police in just the past few years. Can we expect more from law enforcement? Sure, accountability is always a good thing. But, our attitude towards the police could use a little change, as well.
You need to quit victim blaming, do some research, and stop being racist.
It makes them feel very smart to tell people much smarter than they are...to go educate themselves. It would be hilarious if they didn't actually believe it.
Standards for thee not for me..
Society should focus on how to avoid interactions with LEO all together. Like don't commit crimes. Especially violent crimes.
The police should stay out of my business and leave me alone when I'm trying to stab somebody on my property. Fvcking racist assholes.
Its gotten to the point where you can't even stab someone in peace anymore!
Do you think a lot of people know what happens when you don't follow police orders? Sure seems like a ton of people don't know----esp by the reactions to the aftermath.
If these things that you speak of were common enough to demonize LEO, why aren't we seeing it more? Most of the incidents that we see are greatly exaggerated and/or have important context omitted by the people reporting them. Seems like if the problem was as big as people want us to believe it is, there wouldn't be any reason for them to report the way they do.
I feel like you are expecting perfection from LEO while not even requiring the bare minimum from criminals while breaking the law. Oftentimes continually.
And that is the point that he avoids addressing.
*while doing 65 in the left lane
