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Posted on 09/14/2015 10:18:18 AM PDT by MarvinStinson
A virulent antipolice campaign has made police officers reluctant to do their jobs. The media amplify that message on a daily basis.
“I’m deliberately not getting involved in things I would have,” a NY City officer says. “I won’t get out of my car for a reasonable-suspicion stop; only if there’s a violent felony committed in my presence.”
Violent crime has surged. Homicides up 76% in Milwaukee, 60% in St. Louis, and 56% in Baltimore compared with the same period in 2014.
“There’s a total lack of respect out there for the police,” says a New York sergeant. “Perps feel more empowered to carry guns.”
In Cincinnati, a riot broke out when police arrived at a drive-by shooting scene where a 4-year-old girl had been shot in the head Bystanders cursed at officers arresting suspects at the scene.
During demonstrations in Ferguson, Mo., 18-year-old Tyrone Harris opened fire at police officers and was shot and wounded by police in response. A crowd pelted the cops with frozen water bottles and rocks, destroyed three police cars and damaged businesses. “We’re ready for war,” protesters chanted.
In Birmingham, Ala., an officer was beaten unconscious with his own gun. There was gloating on social media. The officer later said that he had refrained from using force for fear of a media backlash.
Officers are challenged in their most basic efforts to render aid. A New York cop said he was trying to extricate a woman pinned under an overturned car when a bystander stuck his cellphone camera into the officer’s face. “You can’t tell me what to do,” the bystander replied when asked to move to the sidewalk. “A few years ago, I would have taken police action. Now I know it won’t end well for me or the police department.”
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Bingo.
Create the crisis then take advantage of it.
Begins?
Thanks for that.
He had a head start
S.F. defies law, marries gays / LEGAL BATTLE LOOMS: City Hall ceremonies spur constitutional showdown, injunction threat
Rachel Gordon, Chronicle Staff Writer
Published 4:00 am, Friday, February 13, 2004
In a historic act of civil disobedience, San Francisco defied state law and issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples Thursday...
First, the GOOD news: Though still disturbing, the number of police officers killed each year has fallen back to mid-1960s levels. Most of THOSE lamentable 60s deaths were the result of actions by criminals suspects or really bad people during law enforcement efforts at apprehensions.
Now, the BAD news: We are seeing something very, very different today. We are witnessing the random executions of cops by those who appear to have been animated by the unfortunate race-baiting and other efforts to disrupt our culture by certain members of the political class and the consequent break-down in the rule of law. This is Third World, banana republic stuff most Americans have traditionally rejected.
The drift away from the traditional, Constitutional American ethos that the duty of the police is to protect and serve and the ongoing militarization of the police is very disturbing to those who know and understand the tragedy that sort of activity has brought upon other nations. If not curtailed, the dangerous idea that the police and the decent, taxpaying, law-abiding citizens whose resources pay for that protection and service are somehow enemies will end very badly. There is a growing sense in some quarters that the “service” the police increasingly provide is the “protection”of the elitist oligarchs by controlling and suppressing those these elites consider an existential threat to their power and control.
Normal distribution curves tell us that every barrel of apples will contain x number of bad apples. You good officers who try only to do the best job you can and are NOT on some uniform, badge and pistol power trip enjoyed by some of your colleagues know who the abusive power trippers in your department are. It is in our interest – but especially in the interest of you good, dedicated officers who may some day become targets of random, unjustified assassination attempts – to identify and do what you can to get the abusive power-trippers out of your departments.
And it is incumbent on the managers of those departments to attempt to prevent those individuals from simply joining other departments by giving inquiring agencies honest evaluations of those dismissed officers. Let them take jobs where they do not carry a gun and badge and the authority of the state. Because the uniform makes you guys an easy target, you should think about that before you close ranks in that thinning blue line in a misguided effort to shield the abusive power-trippers.
I believe the increase in street and other common crime is a result of the real disrespect for law in the very highest levels of our system all the way up to state capitols, Pennsylvania Avenue, Capitol Hill and the very courts themselves. After years of it, some citizens, who may already be disposed to lawless acts finally say “What the hell, if they can get away with it, why shouldn’t I?”
One final note. Can anyone remember when the term “Police State” conjured a happy, warm, comforting feeling?
Neither can I! So let’s do all we can to stop before we get there.
PS: Before you attempt to peg me as a cop hater, the Best Man at my wedding many years ago was my Uncle Bob, a 30 year police officer/detective. And my only sister is married to a retired cop!
First, the GOOD news: Though still disturbing, the number of police officers killed each year has fallen back to mid-1960s levels. Most of THOSE lamentable 60s deaths were the result of actions by criminals suspects or really bad people during law enforcement efforts at apprehensions.
Now, the BAD news: We are seeing something very, very different today. We are witnessing the random executions of cops by those who appear to have been animated by the unfortunate race-baiting and other efforts to disrupt our culture by certain members of the political class and the consequent break-down in the rule of law. This is Third World, banana republic stuff most Americans have traditionally rejected.
The drift away from the traditional, Constitutional American ethos that the duty of the police is to protect and serve and the ongoing militarization of the police is very disturbing to those who know and understand the tragedy that sort of activity has brought upon other nations. If not curtailed, the dangerous idea that the police and the decent, taxpaying, law-abiding citizens whose resources pay for that protection and service are somehow enemies will end very badly. There is a growing sense in some quarters that the “service” the police increasingly provide is the “protection”of the elitist oligarchs by controlling and suppressing those these elites consider an existential threat to their power and control.
Normal distribution curves tell us that every barrel of apples will contain x number of bad apples. You good officers who try only to do the best job you can and are NOT on some uniform, badge and pistol power trip enjoyed by some of your colleagues know who the abusive power trippers in your department are. It is in our interest – but especially in the interest of you good, dedicated officers who may some day become targets of random, unjustified assassination attempts – to identify and do what you can to get the abusive power-trippers out of your departments.
And it is incumbent on the managers of those departments to attempt to prevent those individuals from simply joining other departments by giving inquiring agencies honest evaluations of those dismissed officers. Let them take jobs where they do not carry a gun and badge and the authority of the state. Because the uniform makes you guys an easy target, you should think about that before you close ranks in that thinning blue line in a misguided effort to shield the abusive power-trippers.
I believe the increase in street and other common crime is a result of the real disrespect for law in the very highest levels of our system all the way up to state capitols, Pennsylvania Avenue, Capitol Hill and the very courts themselves. After years of it, some citizens, who may already be disposed to lawless acts finally say “What the hell, if they can get away with it, why shouldn’t I?”
One final note. Can anyone remember when the term “Police State” conjured a happy, warm, comforting feeling?
Neither can I! So let’s do all we can to stop before we get there.
PS: Before you attempt to peg me as a cop hater, the Best Man at my wedding many years ago was my Uncle Bob, a 30 year police officer/detective. And my only sister is married to a retired cop!
I had the same reaction to that, but it was the title of the article.
I never read that bit about a retired cop. Are you sure? Meanwhile Blake the fake is in it for the money. It will be easier to cash in now due to the apologies he got from top police and NYC officials. http://www.wsj.com/articles/nypd-releases-video-of-tennis-star-james-blakes-arrest-1442004715
WSJ article >>>>>>>> https://www.bing.com/search?q=NYPD+Releases+Video+of+Tennis+Star+James+Blake%E2%80%99s+Arrest&PC=U316&FORM=CHROMN
How is Blake a “fake”?
He was criminally assaulted. The video of the assault says it all. You might want to watch it and ask how you’d feel in the same circumstance.
And here’s a reference to the retired (GOOD) cop who intervened:
http://gawker.com/black-man-receives-apology-for-abuse-from-nypd-1729897835
NYPD Releases Video of Tennis Star James Blake’s Arrest
The retired player released a statement Friday saying the apologies he received from city officials are ‘not enough’
from Wall Street Journal today.
What does a white guy get for similar treatment??? NOTHING!!!! Time for fake Blake fake to cash in because retired tennis player got expenses!!!! Blake says “Show me the money!!!”
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NYPD Releases Video of Tennis Star James Blake’s Arrest
The retired player released a statement Friday saying the apologies he received from city officials are ‘not enough’
(Wall street Journal)
“The police acted stupidly.”
“If I had a son he would look like Trayvon.”
THREE White House representatives sent to Michael Brown’s funeral
ONE White House representative sent to Margaret Thatcher’s funeral.
Eric “My People” Holder embracing Al Sharpton.
Al Sharpton (owes $4.5 million in taxes) to the White House every week.
Baltimore “Stand down Give them space to destroy” riots orchestrated by Soros created groups, directed by White House through Baltimore mayor.
The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws. -Tacitus
It will never change. It’s how business has been done in South America for centuries. Why some “conservatives” want us to turn into the legal equivalent of Venezuela I can’t say.
Until this year, I think it’s been 10 years or so since getting pulled over. It’s been three times this year. No tickets though.
Valid observations. As police depts dumb down entrance regs they’re going to get badge heavy miscreants. Here in Tulsa the slogan used to be “Protect and Serve.” Now it’s, “If you’re fat, lazy and stupid, we need you.”
From your link it seems all the retired cop did was to get Blake released more quickly from the police detaining him. Mr Retired Cop did not stop a beating.
Gawker is a rabid leftwing site that specializes in attacking Sarah Palin and promotes the standard leftwing “causes.”
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