Posted on 09/24/2014 8:35:23 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
Sexual assault by law enforcement has been a problem in Oklahoma of late, with three different officers being arrested recently for on-duty sexual misconduct. Oklahoma women are understandably a bit anxious about the threat of being mistreated during a traffic stop, but Captain George Brown of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has a helpful tip for anyone whos worried: If you just follow the law in the first place so you dont get pulled over, you have nothing to worry about! Thats awesome to know, because Im pretty sure no one has ever been pulled over for a tail light thats out or a routine drunk-driving check. Or for no reason at all. But why dig into the root of the problem when we can issue inane advice about how women shouldnt have gotten themselves into the situation in the first place?
Browns alleged advice to Oklahoma women is quoted by an anchor during local news station KJRHs coverage of the most recent arrest, and his words of unwisdom follow closely on the heels of but what was she wearing? and maybe women just shouldnt drink in public or theyre just asking for something bad to happen in terms of victim-blaming for sexual assault. Just follow the law and youre safe from police rape (unless you arent), and if you did break the law, I guess having a cop force you into the back of his patrol car is just what you should have expected! I cant imagine his advice to just not get pulled over was well received by the dozen-plus victims assaulted and mistreated by the three officers arrested in the past month. Sorry, ladies, if you just hadnt been speeding then maybe this wouldnt have happened to you.
While teaching news viewers what they are supposed to be doing to avoid having a police officer rub his dick on their face, Brown doesnt mention what sorts of efforts, if any, are underway to teach police officers about the role they might, perhaps, be able to play in keeping themselves from raping someone. Ive taken the liberty of compiling a list of tips of my own for any law enforcement officials who are worried that they might perhaps get into some hot water one day for sexually assaulting, molesting, or otherwise harassing citizens while on duty:
1. You probably shouldnt be a police officer if this is something you find yourself thinking about a lot.
2. You probably shouldnt even be a citizen. Consider leaving polite society and becoming a hermit, where the possibility that you will rape someone during a traffic stop is approximately zero.
3. If you must be a police officer, just dont pull people over.
4. If you must pull someone over, dont rape them. This is not difficult. Billions of people manage to interact with each other every day without raping one another. You can do it, too.
I dont expect my helpful rape prevention tips to get a lot of traction in Oklahoma, where a fundraising campaign for one of the arrested officers made $7,000 before getting shut down by undoubtedly horrified GoFundMe admins, and where Browns victim-blaming advice was cheerfully received and parroted by the local news anchor. But just dont get yourself into the situation is too often the advice on preventing rape. Its time to change the conversation.
Read more: http://www.mommyish.com/2014/09/24/oklahoma-police-rape-advice/#ixzz3EFQUPaJ3
I fully understand your feelings.
But this behavior must and can be dealt with, without blaming all members of LE.
However, criminal actions by LE, particularly crimes against persons must be handled *very* harshly.
These sorts of things are one reason I believe people must be more in charge of their own protection and safety. Every responsible adult should carry all the time, and be trained & educated beyond what is necessary to simply qualify for a CCDW.
Thank You! There are some of us left, FRiend.
oh me ... you need to get a life if you trust criminals more than LE.
I love conceal, carry ... Keeps the criminal off balance.
This isn't about me.
This is about criminals in the ranks of peace officers. Do at least try to stay on topic.
What do you choose when LE IS the criminal?
dang ... I’m not giving up ... I Love Family Too Much to Give Up!
The problem is those aren't necessarily mutually exclusive groups.
this old heart weeps for you, especially if you prefer criminals over LE
Weep away ...
And say good-bye to this Great Republic, as well.
Those who provide cover for criminals among the ranks of public servants are as bad as the criminals themselves.
So, the cops’ position is basically: “That woman was asking for it... did you see how dark her window tint was?”
Never said LE was perfect. Nothing and nobody was ever perfect except God. But if one prefers criminals, don’t worry they have everyone’s, not carrying, number. Support a criminal, everyone. The criminals won’t harm you.... LOL
BWAHAHAHAHAHahahahahaha!
Great tagline. Have you ever read it?
Support a criminal, friend. It will all work out good for you ... LOL
You haven't answered it. Why is that?
You urge people, through your tagline, to scrutinize our government.
When people do that, you accuse them of supporting criminals. Why is that?
“What do you choose when LE IS the criminal”
As has been the case hundreds (thousands?) of times!
LOL ... so do you really want to accuse me of looking ridiculous?
I haven’t accused you of anything. I have asked you some simple questions, which you steadfastly refuse to answer.
Not being a mind reader, I cannot say why you refuse to answer. Not being a slanderer, I refuse to speculate ...
Good Day, sir.
LOL ... sorry friend but your screed brings LOLs ... I explained above. You must not have read ... LOL
And cops wonder why some people hate them.
I have been in all the states besides Alaska and Hawaii.
Oklahoma is among the worst to visit. Exceptionally boring. Obviously just my opinion.
Would you prefer LE not arrest the offending officers? Just wondering ...
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