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Phoenix61

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36. Serial killers are the poster children for antisocial personality disorder.

Wed Apr 21, 2021, 12:22 PM

Apr 2021

It’s nice to think that is due to environment because that means we can control it. Much harder to accept that some people are wired differently. Genetic mutations happen all the time with some being advantageous for the species and others not. We are subject to that fact just as much as any other species.
I agree 100% that there are many things we can do to reduce criminal behavior but thinking that’s going to create a utopia denies everything we know about human nature.

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"Reform police" progress toward justice. "Abolish police" anarchy. ( They have more guns ) nt [View all] Atticus Apr 2021 OP

Who has more guns? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #1

Oath Keepers, white mass shooters, Michigan Wolverines, your average Trumpster, etc. Kaleva Apr 2021 #7

I have some very bad news for you about the cops. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #8

What are you doing about it then? Kaleva Apr 2021 #23

Working for abolition. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #25

How? Kaleva Apr 2021 #26

. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #32

The usual "they"---the Trumpies in general, the Oath Keepers and 3-Percenters and Atticus Apr 2021 #2

Do you believe it's the cops that keep you safe from "them"? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #4

I will not tell you what it is like to be a person of color. Please don't tell me what it is like Atticus Apr 2021 #12

. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #18

I have no idea how you read my post and came up with those "interpretations". Reminds me of Atticus Apr 2021 #24

It has to start with the training. Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #3

Great post. I think shifting from the "warrior" concept to that of "guardian" would be very Atticus Apr 2021 #5

. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #6

If you think the current training produces Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #9

No, and I hope that's not how it comes across. It's why I used quotation marks. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #10

So what's your definition of a "successful police officer"? nt Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #11

I don't have one. I think the whole system should be abolished. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #14

What happens when someone murders someone? nt Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #16

somebody would be dead. Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #19

So, you're OK with a dead or injured girl? TwilightZone Apr 2021 #22

They executed a child. Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #27

What happens now when someone murders someone? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #20

Nope, one question at a time. What happens Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #21

Somebody dies. /nt tonedevil Apr 2021 #28

If you're asking about murder in an abolitionist system you've got to play along in good faith. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #30

That's not an answer to the question. If you don't have one that's ok.nt Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #31

Truly, I don't know what kind of answer you're looking for. If it's one that convinces you WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #33

"Some kind of system" Haven't really thought through the details. Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #34

We actually have pretty good ideas about what causes violent crimes, and much of it is preventable. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #35

Serial killers are the poster children for antisocial personality disorder. Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #36

But there are many, many people who have those traits who don't become serial killers. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #38

Based on what you've shared eliminating cops Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #40

Eliminating cops eliminates the violence they bring. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #41

Disagree, it has to start with impunity. Chauvin had the right training and threw his body cam off uponit7771 Apr 2021 #13

I don't think you mean what you posted. Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #15

The institution of 'police' needs to be abolished and replaced. Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #17

I have no idea what you're on about. maxsolomon Apr 2021 #29

Some on this board are calling for it. nt Atticus Apr 2021 #44

It is a fine goal. maxsolomon Apr 2021 #46

Be wary of those who keep shouting "abolish the police". Fix The Stupid Apr 2021 #37

. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #42

About what I expected... Fix The Stupid Apr 2021 #43

I don't believe true police change -- something that's more than reform, which got us the murder WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #45

"abolish the police" BGBD Apr 2021 #39