Cop Takes Risk To Avoid Killing Criminal

[Masked Dissident]

The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur explains the incident in Alabama where a cop's inaction shows bravery:

[jonno99]

1. I'm conficted by the narrative -

"...I would rather the officer (take) a risk..."

Sounds nice, however, sometimes you only get one chance - before a situation turns ugly, and you're dead.

[Act_of_Reparation]

2. I'm not.

I'm fine telling potential recruits the job is risky and must be done within certain parameters. If they can't live with that, they are free to pursue exciting careers in the private security industry.

Fishing is more dangerous than policing. And yet people still become fishermen.

[jonno99]

3. That is a helpful response - thanks! nt