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It is really an extension of the "Don't talk to cops" rule[1]. I wish I lived in a world where I trusted the police. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8z7N
by __jal 9y ago
It is really an extension of the "Don't talk to cops" rule[1].
I wish I lived in a world where I trusted the police.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8z7NC5sgik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8z7NC5sgik
- diogenescynic 9y agoThis seems to only be a problem in the US. It's definitely not a problem in Canada or Europe. It seems like it's becoming more and more clear that America is on a very different and worse path compared to other developed Western countries.
- martalist 9y agoIt's not a problem in Australia/NZ either.
- edejong 9y agoYou live in a world where you can trust police, however you're not in the right country. In most western european countries, the police is actually very reasonable. There are bad apples, for sure, but it's the exception, not the rule.
- __jal 9y agoYou (and the other commenter) are right, of course; I do know that. I was using that as a turn of phrase in a context where it was inappropriate. When I visit friends and family in Europe, I'm very aware of the stark difference.
- valuearb 9y agoYou can't trust and should never talk to the police in the US. I think it's a "western country".
- bbradley406 9y ago>There are bad apples People say this about the police frequently, but seemingly just as frequently forget the tail end of the saying! This confuses me because it is used in defense of the police. With the full expression in mind, the saying perfectly describes the situation we are in (in America) today. We should be very concerned about the "bad apples", due to the strength of police unions, friendships with DA's, the "Thin Blue Line" etc.