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What is law enforcement if not just random guys in uniform? If the same acts are/were committed (i.e. ditch the sex trafficking example because the .gov doesn'
by potato3732842 1y ago
What is law enforcement if not just random guys in uniform?
If the same acts are/were committed (i.e. ditch the sex trafficking example because the .gov doesn't really do that) what makes their misdeeds not equivalent to those of the non-state actor?
- TheCoelacanth 1y agoThe difference is that we have entrusted law enforcement with a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence and so we expect them to hold themselves to a higher standard to be worthy of the enormous power they exercise on our behalf.