Jack Deth
@bflipp @paninid
Okay, well the ones who ask for money aren't actually cops, but that's another matter. 😅
As for the flag, it's certainly a 'red flag' of sorts and I know to look twice at anyone brandishing it, but to say that EVERY single person who 'supports the police' is a bigot is a generalization I just can't get behind.
Jack Deth
@paninid @bflipp
I know a few and yeah, they know they are working against a massive systemic problem that isn't going to be fixed without deep reforms to the way things are done. Whistle-blowers are not protected the way they are in other jobs and all they can do is work within the lines you 'don't cross.' The reforms need to start at the academy level, and incrementally (in some areas) they have been.
Coach Pāṇini ®
If you know someone in law enforcement who is not a bigot, hug them, because they are really, really NOT okay.
Jack Deth
@jhavok @bflipp @paninid
No, it's worse than that. They're scammers that give like 10% of your donation to the cops. They're not cops or union at all. Watch the doc 'Telemarketers' on #max
jhavok
@jacklaridian @bflipp @paninid Sometimes they represent the police union. Don't give them money.
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