XxcOoPeR93xX t1_iu5xaq5 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Reply to comment by Lastguyintheline in Sources: At least 6 people shot outside funeral in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood by Bustalacklusta

I agree Ulvade was gross. And the only solution is being able to defend yourself. That doesn't change the fact that the police are still the only ones tasked with protecting you. Sure they may fail at that task and it is a shame that they do, but there's no one else out there to save you.

awtcurtis t1_iu6a342 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Or maybe we hold them accountable for their failures and crimes and don't act like they are beyond criticism, since a lack of accountability is EXACTLY what causes bad policing.

XxcOoPeR93xX t1_iu6gm86 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Hey man, you're telling the wrong guy. I'm not licking anybody's boots. Police should 100% be accountable for their actions. Not just to the public either, but their peers need to speak up too. The biggest issues arise when there's complacency among a whole department. That is the situation that breeds police gangs.

Either way, I just think its a bit pathetic when you let the media convince you that cops are evil racist killers when youve never personally experienced that. You've just let the talking box dictate your own viewpoint which is complete seperate from your experience. It's silly.

awtcurtis t1_iu7mvk9 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 4:25 AM

When there is extremely well documented, empirical data that shows systemic racism throughout the justice system, from cops to prosecutors, to judges, I don't have to rely on my personal anecdotal experience. The data shows the inherent racism

Lastguyintheline t1_iu5z9ov wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:18 PM

I am all for better policing.