genxlib
genxlib's JournalThe police need to pick a side
The police are taking a lot of well earned criticism in Texas.
My view on this might be a little more nuanced than most people because I know a lot of heroes. Those of you that know my posting history know that I have spent time with rescuers in 9/11, Haiti, Surfside and others. I know what heroism looks like. I also know that not all people that look the part are able to act the part when the shit hits the fan. I get it.
But here is the thing. It is time for the police to pick a side.
Either you are on board with the 2nd Amendment crowd or you push for gun restrictions.
If you are on board with the 2nd Amendment crowd then our expectations are that you think you can handle policing that kind of nation. Including all the danger and deadly situations that it puts you in. If that is your position, we have the right to hold you accountable when things go wrong.
Otherwise, just admit that you are overwhelmed in an arms race and cannot effectively police a nation like this. Become an advocate for restrictions, licensing, background checks, a modern traceable registry and all the other things that would make it so much easier for you to do your job.
Be a part of solution or you are part of the problem.
You can't have it both ways.
Ok, I will say it
The Constitution is a FUCKED up document.
Any document that enshrines guns as a national religion is fundamentally flawed.
I am tired of towing the patriotic line. Days like today don't give me much to be proud about.
I don't care if people want to call me un-American.
ON EDIT
To all of you defending the constitution by saying it is all about the interpretation...well yeah sure. That is what we are left with. But it is fucked up to have it there at all. Why elevate gun ownership above every other physical object. It simply has no place in the document at all and has been a source of misinterpretation all along.
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