> Why does the American public tolerate police unions? Corporate media shapes public opinion shapes political campaigns. Violent crime is historically low, but

> Why does the American public tolerate police unions? Corporate media shapes public opinion shapes political campaigns. Violent crime is historically low, but the public thinks crime is rampant and rising. Because real money is on the line. From manufactured outrage (advertising) to the schools-to-prison pipeline to the penal industry. Witness the Democrats ongoing "tough on crime" measures. Total kabuki. With real world consequences. Witness the success rate of "progressive" prosecutors. Every one of them chewed up and spit out by The System. -- FWIW, my best guess is successful reform will come from urban courts and judges. My city's and county's benches are very progressive. Stuff like creating separate courts for vets, bringing wrap around social services to the court room, innovations such as restorative justice, a traveling court that brings proceedings to the communities, shepherding student courts, etc, etc.