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Which, to me, is the scary part of this whole thing. Before, it was only implied that the police weren't accountable to anybody -- now they're literally turning
by rev_bird 12y ago
Which, to me, is the scary part of this whole thing. Before, it was only implied that the police weren't accountable to anybody -- now they're literally turning their back on the head of the municipal government.
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- maxerickson 12y agoThe problem with the analogy is that while the mayor is the leader of the employees of the city, he is also functionally the leader of the people of the city. Acknowledging to his constituents that the friction with the police may be partially the fault of the police is not 'external'.
- korzun 12y agoPolice is still accountable and are doing their job. If anything the extra 'cash' they generated was a 'favor' to the said municipal government. They are actually doing you a huge favor. No more bullshit tickets at the end of the month.