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Is this possible? Initially I thought this was an Onion article. If this really is true, that's wonderful news. One small step toward reinstating civil libertie

Is this possible? Initially I thought this was an Onion article. If this really is true, that's wonderful news. One small step toward reinstating civil liberties. Now how about someone deals with cops who illegally force doctors to do enemas and anal cavity searches on people for having strange posture, or do roadside vaginal cavity searches on women with no probable cause, or shoot people's dogs upon erroneously entering their homes, or shoot unarmed suspects standing still with hands in the air? Also, I find it incredible that the people who swore to serve the citizens and protect the constitution of their country are so quick to completely disrespect the said constitution so often.

aric 13y ago
The trajectory of most parts of US policing and civil freedom is one-thousand steps backward and one step forward. Thankfully, he had evidence. The phone wasn't stolen and its data wasn't deleted by the officer, later or on the spot as in other cases. Heartwarming nevertheless. A favorite comment on the post: "This seems a bit harsh. Doesn't everyone deserve a 122nd chance?"
noonespecial 13y ago
The so-called "first rule of policing" has absolutely nothing to do with citizens or the constitution. Its simply "Make sure when your shift is over you go home alive". Believing this reliably turns men who could be (and want to be considered) heroes into cowardly thugs.
a3n 13y ago
> Also, I find it incredible that the people who swore to serve the citizens and protect the constitution of their country are so quick to completely disrespect the said constitution so often. I think for a lot of people swearing an oath is just something you have to say before they give you a gun and money.
- antjanus 13y ago
  It's the same with taking the [Hippocratic Oath](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocratic_Oath http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocratic_Oath) for doctors before they get the cash rolling in for them.
  - ItendToDisagree 13y ago
    Would seem that way for the 'enhanced interrogation' doctors at the very least.
- nfoz 13y ago
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hga 13y ago
Those of us who follow cop "puppycide" do not believe there's anything "accidental" about the vast majority of these cases, and there's plenty of anecdotal evidence backing that up. Even some on video, I'm told. And I direct you to noonespecial's reply. I'm old enough to have noticed the transition from "peace officers" (a basically righteous gang) to "law enforcement officers" (a gang of thugs) in my home town from the '70s to the previous decade. Helped along by a cop playing a game of chicken with his car and my body, I'm pretty sure trying to generate an "fleeing" arrest statistic.

aric 13y ago

The trajectory of most parts of US policing and civil freedom is one-thousand steps backward and one step forward. Thankfully, he had evidence. The phone wasn't stolen and its data wasn't deleted by the officer, later or on the spot as in other cases. Heartwarming nevertheless. A favorite comment on the post: "This seems a bit harsh. Doesn't everyone deserve a 122nd chance?"

noonespecial 13y ago

The so-called "first rule of policing" has absolutely nothing to do with citizens or the constitution. Its simply "Make sure when your shift is over you go home alive". Believing this reliably turns men who could be (and want to be considered) heroes into cowardly thugs.

a3n 13y ago

> Also, I find it incredible that the people who swore to serve the citizens and protect the constitution of their country are so quick to completely disrespect the said constitution so often. I think for a lot of people swearing an oath is just something you have to say before they give you a gun and money.

antjanus 13y ago
It's the same with taking the [Hippocratic Oath](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocratic_Oath http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocratic_Oath) for doctors before they get the cash rolling in for them.
- ItendToDisagree 13y ago
  Would seem that way for the 'enhanced interrogation' doctors at the very least.
nfoz 13y ago
Click "I Agree" to accept the terms of service and proceed to the download page.

hga 13y ago

Those of us who follow cop "puppycide" do not believe there's anything "accidental" about the vast majority of these cases, and there's plenty of anecdotal evidence backing that up. Even some on video, I'm told. And I direct you to noonespecial's reply. I'm old enough to have noticed the transition from "peace officers" (a basically righteous gang) to "law enforcement officers" (a gang of thugs) in my home town from the '70s to the previous decade. Helped along by a cop playing a game of chicken with his car and my body, I'm pretty sure trying to generate an "fleeing" arrest statistic.