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TLCBonaparte wrote on 2013-04-25 01:53
Quote from Claudia;1075090:
Yeah, because my dad's a cop.
And even if he wasn't, I actually have a modicum of respect for law enforcement/authority figures.
You can respect an individual, but a group are made of many individuals, while they share the same power they don't share the same moral. You can't assume every cop will be like your father.
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Ninjam wrote on 2013-04-25 02:17
I have a slight distrust of police because when I was small I got to watch them beat my dad (who was retired from the air force due to disability).
Regardless, I still trust the police will protect me when I need.
I do not trust the police as an organization to fight for my rights, as that seems to be opposite of their job. It's so hard to protect someone when people can do anything they want without being seen. It's easier if all phone calls are listened to, cameras are everywhere, and police can surprise criminals by searching homes without warrants or even reasons.
These laws get in the way of police work, which is why the police will not enforce them. The laws need to be enforced by the people, in courts.
What I'm saying is, and i cant believe I'm saying this, we need to sue.
Normally I'm against the lawsuit happy crowd, but we have a right to privacy. I am sure some of the people affected will sue, which will cost the police money at the least.
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Claudia wrote on 2013-04-25 14:40
Quote from TLCBonaparte;1075246:
You can respect an individual, but a group are made of many individuals, while they share the same power they don't share the same moral. You can't assume every cop will be like your father.
But I think it's even worse to automatically assume that every cop is a scumbag based off the few that you've met/had unpleasant encounters with.
It goes both ways, pal.
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Ashikoki wrote on 2013-04-25 15:09
Quote from Claudia;1075557:
But I think it's even worse to automatically assume that every cop is a scumbag based off the few that you've met/had unpleasant encounters with.
It goes both ways, pal.
Its very difficult because the police hold the authority and power to completely screw over a person's life at their disposal.
The best policy would be to simply be wary. I believe it is very possible to trust an entity while defending yourself from potential hazards at the same time. The process is no different from locking your house door when you go out.
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TLCBonaparte wrote on 2013-04-25 23:15
Quote from Claudia;1075557:
But I think it's even worse to automatically assume that every cop is a scumbag based off the few that you've met/had unpleasant encounters with.
It goes both ways, pal.
Actually it doesn't. It almost never pay to think someone better, but it often pays to think someone worse.
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Claudia wrote on 2013-04-26 00:33
Quote from TLCBonaparte;1075841:
Actually it doesn't. It almost never pay to think someone better, but it often pays to think someone worse.
That...is such a stupidly negative way to look at the world.
I wish we could agree to disagree but you are literally incapable of not responding to anything so I'm done.
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TLCBonaparte wrote on 2013-04-26 01:13
Quote from Claudia;1075888:
That...is such a stupidly negative way to look at the world.
I wish we could agree to disagree but you are literally incapable of not responding to anything so I'm done.
I think you need to first learn the meaning of "literally".
I hate it when people can't argue their point, so they insult people and try to end the discussion. If you can't come up with something useful to say then just come out and say it.
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Taycat wrote on 2013-04-26 01:38
Quote from TLCBonaparte;1075906:
I think you need to first learn the meaning of "literally".
I hate it when people can't argue their point, so they insult people and try to end the discussion. If you can't come up with something useful to say then just come out and say it.
You're literally the most annoying. Please, you can't even argue your point. So, really. Stop. Please?
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Drizzit wrote on 2013-04-26 01:49
It's not even a trusting or not trusting cops thing though. There's is literally no case where dragging innocent people out of their homes at gunpoint should be acceptable.
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Claudia wrote on 2013-04-26 02:32
Can we actually just get a lock on this thread now? This is just going around in circles and this debate is pointless because NONE OF US WERE THERE, THEREFORE WE HAVE NO RIGHT TO JUDGE. Also, there was no martial law bullshit called in Boston so if you're not from the area you really don't have any idea what you're talking about.
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Murasaki wrote on 2013-04-26 02:50
Guys, arguing a point is one thing. Arguing with each-other is something else entirely. Discuss things without making jabs at each-other.
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TLCBonaparte wrote on 2013-04-26 03:53
Quote from Mythical Detective Loki X;1075926:
You're literally the most annoying. Please, you can't even argue your point. So, really. Stop. Please?
I love it when you beg :P And the answer is no.