• Quack Doc@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I don’t mind being called a bootlicker. Police have saved my life before, and they’ve saved the lives of people I deeply care about. I have also seen policemen, who have helped peoplle out get attacked. I genuinely hope you are never put in a poosition where police have to save your life, But if they do one day, I hope you’ll change your mind.

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      2 months ago

      I’ve been held at gun point three times in my life.

      Every time I was not doing anything illegal or even suspicious. I am white, not that that should make a difference, but we all know it does. EDIT: to be clear, I’m saying cops are racist, and unjustly target minorities.

      Each of those three times the person holding the gun was a power tripping asshole cop.

      I have been in several dangerous situations where a cop happened by, and just kept on going.

      I already live in a world where the police will not be there for me when I need them, and they solely present a danger with no benefit.

      You want to see people that are truly guided by a desire to help people? Go to a fire station or a hospital. Cops are not heroes, just assholes that want power over others.