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The baker isn’t in charge of enforcing laws. Nor is the baker given a gun by the state with the expectation of using it. There is a big, bright line between “f
by ashtonkem 6y ago
The baker isn’t in charge of enforcing laws. Nor is the baker given a gun by the state with the expectation of using it.
There is a big, bright line between “favors for valued customers” and “corruption”.
- Spivak 6y agoBut we’re not talking about bright line corruption here. We’re talking about police being nicer and more lenient to their in-groups: veterans, other cops, emts, firefighters, personal friends, family, politicians they like, police union reps, the clerk at the Dunkin’ Donuts that always adds a shot of espresso on the house. The cards are literally corruption and bleh, but being friendly with the cops (or anyone) getting you special treatment sometimes is a human thing.
- kelnos 6y ago> But we’re not talking about bright line corruption here. Yes, we are. A public official doing a law-related favor for someone based on their group affiliation is exactly what corruption is. > being friendly with the cops (or anyone) getting you special treatment sometimes is a human thing. That is not a universe anyone should have to live in. If you miss out on an extra baked good because you're not buddies with the baker, it's no big deal. If a cop treats you more harshly because you're not a friend of the police, that is a big deal. Bakers can't deprive you of your life and freedom. Cops can.
- ashtonkem 6y agoAgain, cops are capable of depriving you of life and liberty. There is a big difference between getting favorable treatment by your baker, and by the armed representative of the state.