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I agree with the caveat over the last ~30yr we've normalized calling law enforcement over the most petty things. When teachers threaten to call the police when
by throwaway0a5e 5y ago
I agree with the caveat over the last ~30yr we've normalized calling law enforcement over the most petty things. When teachers threaten to call the police when kids get in a fist fight it substantially waters down the gravity of calling the police for something that actually matters.
- Lio 5y agoThat’s probably a consequence of not allowing teachers to deal with that themselves. Which is a consequence of some teachers abusing that unofficial privilege. The police have become the only authority with the ability to use force in society. That too is being questioned now because of abuse of authority. Which leads to all sorts of questions about who should be the allowed to take action against bad behaviour? Who watches the watchmen?
- blooalien 5y agoYeah, it's really sad the direction it's all taken. Still not sure how exactly it could be improved (or if it's even possible anymore; it may already be too far gone).