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When did we start accepting our current police state?
Posted on 3/11/19 at 10:58 am
Posted on 3/11/19 at 10:58 am
A report just came out from the Advocate that listed a bunch of towns in Louisiana that derive over 90% from their revenue from speeding tickets. And this isn't limited to them either - agencies like BRPD and Lafayette PD are notorious for inspection sticker checkpoints, cops parking outside of busy areas with radar, etc.
State troopers line our highways pulling people over, when if you cross the state border heading to Texas you rarely see highway cops.
People on the OT defending the abomination known as civil asset forfeiture, police brutality videos, etc.
The same folks who are in Q threads talking about the deep state are weirdly always behind the arm of the state that can actually infringe on their rights on a day to day basis. I just don't get it.
State troopers line our highways pulling people over, when if you cross the state border heading to Texas you rarely see highway cops.
People on the OT defending the abomination known as civil asset forfeiture, police brutality videos, etc.
The same folks who are in Q threads talking about the deep state are weirdly always behind the arm of the state that can actually infringe on their rights on a day to day basis. I just don't get it.
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Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:01 am to NIH
I think most people accept it because they think this makes them safer. Then one day the police bend them over and frick the shite out of them and they wake up but by then it's too late.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:03 am to NIH
I obey the law so I really don't notice any of this and it doesn't affect my day to day life.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:03 am to MrLarson
I think most conservatives have a rosier image of the modern day police force than reality
Most PDs are made of bald, tattooed meatheads who can barely type let alone correctly enforce the law.
Most PDs are made of bald, tattooed meatheads who can barely type let alone correctly enforce the law.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:03 am to NIH
I think it began in the 80's when the concept of "public safety" really took off with the "child abduction/devil worshiping" hysteria that was completely overblown. That coupled with the increased war on drugs that also started in the 80's set the wheels in motion.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:04 am to Snipe
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I obey the law so I really don't notice any of this and it doesn't affect my day to day life.
Pretty short sighted view
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:04 am to NIH
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When did we start accepting our current police state?
The War of Northern Aggression was the start. 9/11 and the Patriot Act really ramped it up though.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:05 am to upgrayedd
There are definitely generational gaps when you talk about how one sees the police
I'd wager the majority of the pro-blue line types are north of 45
I'd wager the majority of the pro-blue line types are north of 45
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:05 am to NIH
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People on the OT defending the abomination known as civil asset forfeiture, police brutality videos, etc.
The same folks who are in Q threads talking about the deep state are weirdly always behind the arm of the state that can actually infringe on their rights on a day to day basis. I just don't get it.
QFT, while people are crying about rights potentially being infringed we have seen the erosion of the 4th. The greatest damage was done under Reagan and Bill Clinton imo, and then the Patriot Act and W pretty much put the nail in the coffin so to speak. I applaud Trump for addressing criminal justice reform but there is plenty else to be addressed in that regard
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:06 am to NIH
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I think most conservatives have a rosier image of the modern day police force than reality
Most PDs are made of bald, tattooed meatheads who can barely type let alone correctly enforce the law.
I know a guy who's a space cadet that just became a cop in AZ. Kinda scary, actually.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:06 am to mb_
Muh originalist Scalia was a huge blue line guy
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:07 am to Snipe
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I obey the law so I really don't notice any of this and it doesn't affect my day to day life.
I obey the law also, never been arrested but if people can't see that we've allowed "policing" to go overboard then you have to be blind.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:07 am to NIH
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Pretty short sighted view
Sorry, Should I have more empathy for the ones who are to ignorant to follow the laws?
I'll try harder.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:08 am to upgrayedd
We have one cop from my high school class. He was bullied, is probably 50-70 pounds overweight, and had violent tendencies throughout school. Pretty much textbook Louisiana cop.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:08 am to NIH
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There are definitely generational gaps when you talk about how one sees the police
I'd wager the majority of the pro-blue line types are north of 45
I'm not anti-police and I usually give them the benefit of the doubt most of the time, but the hero-worship, just like with the military, has gone way too far.
There are two types of cops. Those that are called to do it and those that can't do anything else.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:08 am to Snipe
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to ignorant
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Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:08 am to NIH
One thing I never understood was seatbelt laws. Like I know I should wear one. But I have received two tickets when I was wearing a seatbelt and there is frick all you can do about it. If the cop just says you weren't wearing one, you weren't wearing one.
Anyways, cops suck.
Anyways, cops suck.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:09 am to Snipe
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Sorry, Should I have more empathy for the ones who are to ignorant to follow the laws?
I'll try harder.
Sure. Empathy and the ability to see the big picture are good things to have.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:11 am to upgrayedd
I give a lot of leeway to cops in bad situations - ie. those who are working in dangerous inner city situations.
Not so much the average roadside cop shooting radar, hunting for inspection stickers, or running checkpoints to fill the state's coffers.
Not so much the average roadside cop shooting radar, hunting for inspection stickers, or running checkpoints to fill the state's coffers.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:12 am to Eric Nies Grind Time
Had a cop in college basically baiting me to pass him on the highway(and go right over the changing limit) and when I wouldn't, he flashes the lights and gets me for a BS seat belt ticket.
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