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BNI_sp t1_jap5b2p wrote
Reply to comment by RheaButt in Purple Heart awarded to deputy in fatal shooting during middle school pickup prompts backlash by SLaSZT
That's ok, I guess. Worse are those that think they are the big elite fighters but do not have adequate training and don't realize that stopping people for traffic violations is probably not the same as hunting terrorists.
BNI_sp t1_jap3963 wrote
Reply to comment by RheaButt in Purple Heart awarded to deputy in fatal shooting during middle school pickup prompts backlash by SLaSZT
To be fair, there are cops which are ex-military. But in general, I think there is a part that want to cosplay. See for example the piece that John Oliver did a couple of years back on the militarization of the police.
Edit: But even worse are the Kyle R.s of the world that want to be tough shooters, but are too lazy to join and get wet, cold and dirty in the mud.
BNI_sp t1_jalrifx wrote
Reply to comment by ShadowDragon8685 in Purple Heart awarded to deputy in fatal shooting during middle school pickup prompts backlash by SLaSZT
>We take the right of free speech very seriously here.
I know. But there is also brand protection. If you can't steal a commercial brand name, I am surprised that one can take a free ride on a military medal.
Edit: it seems I am out of touch with situation given a supreme court decision in 2005.
I shake my head and shut up.
BNI_sp t1_jalmpt1 wrote
Reply to comment by ShadowDragon8685 in Purple Heart awarded to deputy in fatal shooting during middle school pickup prompts backlash by SLaSZT
That's surprising. And totally unfair to the recipients of the real medal - especially the purple heart.
BNI_sp t1_jalc8uf wrote
Reply to comment by Lemesplain in Purple Heart awarded to deputy in fatal shooting during middle school pickup prompts backlash by SLaSZT
As I understand it, the US military has very strict rules on granting awards to protect their integrity. I am surprised that police can actually name a medal 'purple heart'.
Edit: read the story. Who are these police officers? Completely sick.
BNI_sp t1_j5v8k3k wrote
Reply to comment by cookerg in A mobius strip walks into a bar looking pretty sad by aconcernedvegetable
Best jokes are in the comments. Again. Take my upvote.
BNI_sp t1_je6eqxs wrote
Reply to does anyone like roald dahl's short stories by EatLikeAHippo
Great! My favorite is 'Skin'