> There are a subset of cops who are corrupt, or racist, or classist, where merely interacting with the police can lead to serious outcomes, but that's sort of

> There are a subset of cops who are corrupt, or racist, or classist, where merely interacting with the police can lead to serious outcomes, but that's sort of a different problem that has to be addressed more systematically. The fundamental problem is that you don't know whether the police officer you are talking to is good or not, and if you find out, it is too late. Talking to a police officer is like petting someone else's dog. Don't do so unless you've talked to someone who feeds it first.