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In reply to the discussion: Cops have a very dangerous job at times, but let's be clear: [View all]brush
(53,742 posts)31. The OP said cops sign up for a job that can at times be dangerous . . .
not that they sign up to be shot.
I agree with the poster, being a cop is not a desk job, it's not tiddleywinks. There are times that physical courage is required.
Recruits not prepared for that, shouldn't become a cop. We don't need scared cops whose first reaction is to shoot like the murderer of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. He shot the kid in what . . 2 seconds after getting out of his cruiser.
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apples and oranges
Dec 2014
OP
It is very clear in my mind ... cops murdering / using exessive force is reprehensible ....
etherealtruth
Dec 2014
#2
Really, are you paying attention? You blame all the victims for behaving incorrectly now? Classy....
Logical
Dec 2014
#8
Well, sometimes when a cop is beating you you tend to instinctively defend yourself. Stu[id people.
Logical
Dec 2014
#16
Dead people don't get to "assert their rights in court". You think Tamir Johnson was resisting in
TheKentuckian
Dec 2014
#17
What of law? You are talking about rule of law enforcement and pretending it is the rule of law
TheKentuckian
Dec 2014
#25
Neither do convenience store clerks but do you support one saying it looked like he was
helpmetohelpyou
Dec 2014
#10