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AnotherMcIntosh

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91. Saints are above criticism, cops are not. But some here seem to believe to the contrary. Why?

Sat Apr 20, 2013, 01:50 PM

Apr 2013

Because they their job which they were were hired to perform?

So they did their job? Good for them. If it is a rare event for them to do their job, perhaps we should congratulate them. Maybe that is why some are doing so. Maybe some DUers are not worshiping the Boston cops but simply publicly expressing their gratitude that the cops did their jobs. But some DUers seem to want more. And even want to suppress speech.

Cops are needed to respect and enforce the law. Cops who respect the law should disapprove of cops who who use unnecessary and excessive force in an unconstitutional way to suppress free speech. But how often is there such disapproval?

A one-time event in which the cops did the jobs that they were hired to perform should not cause any of us to have amnesia.

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Sorry, I won't join in the Boston Police worship [View all] michigandem58 Apr 2013 OP

"worship" - typical DU hyperbole. emulatorloo Apr 2013 #1

Yep. "Worship" on DU = "being happy to any degree with anything I personally dislike." (nt) Posteritatis Apr 2013 #66

Thanks for posting crap? No way. EOM cartach Apr 2013 #93

The worship of authority has been a bit thick lately quinnox Apr 2013 #2

Yeah right. Again, typical BS DU Hyperbole. emulatorloo Apr 2013 #7

Yes, but how does it Jenoch Apr 2013 #9

not good quinnox Apr 2013 #12

Can you smell how thick it is? Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #17

I fully agree! gopiscrap Apr 2013 #27

Nobody asked you to. gateley Apr 2013 #3

Exactly. LisaL Apr 2013 #4

Congratulating all the agencies involved for a stand-up job is not worship. randome Apr 2013 #5

Exactly Catch2.2 Apr 2013 #58

Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #71

Well said! Thank you. n/t Fla Dem Apr 2013 #95

At this time, maybe people aren't looking for political allies. baldguy Apr 2013 #6

No one has said thay are saints or political allies notadmblnd Apr 2013 #8

Agree... retrogal Apr 2013 #99

The officials in boston... local, state and federal boston bean Apr 2013 #10

Interesting and telling that no one has responded to your second paragraph.. n/t Fumesucker Apr 2013 #11

Indeed - they mostly support Republicans n/t michigandem58 Apr 2013 #14

Maybe because the 2nd paragraph has nothing to do with the subject heading. randome Apr 2013 #15

I disagree Fumesucker Apr 2013 #22

I disagree they did their job 'competently'. They did an OUTSTANDING job. randome Apr 2013 #25

We are so used to incompetence in law enforcement that mere competence looks like outstanding Fumesucker Apr 2013 #34

Zing! Thank you, FS! eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #45

#1. I have cops in my family too. And they are/were proud Democrats. #2. Boston is pretty liberal KittyWampus Apr 2013 #73

thank you! gopiscrap Apr 2013 #31

Perhaps because it's utterly irrelevant to the job done in this particular instance mythology Apr 2013 #19

I've noticed that as well. That's really pathetic and sad BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #24

Thank You! gopiscrap Apr 2013 #40

this is true about police unions since day one. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #48

Poster is painting with a broad brush No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #86

The police unions supported Romney I found in a few seconds of teh Google Fumesucker Apr 2013 #89

Please post MA police unions endorsement for President 2012, No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #124

I'm not your flunky, do your own research if you wish to press your point n/t Fumesucker Apr 2013 #132

Post #89 was your point, but perhaps No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #134

I already did support my point with evidence, the police unions supported Rmoney. Fumesucker Apr 2013 #135

Are we sensitive? No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #139

Still no data to support your claim? Fumesucker Apr 2013 #140

well, this is an opportunity for you to put aside your politics for a moment bigtree Apr 2013 #13

Well put. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #74

+1 freshwest Apr 2013 #125

Phase 2: swim counter current to the emotional trend. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #16

You're very ignorant of unions if you think we're traitors to other unions lunatica Apr 2013 #18

Police and Firefighter unions are notorious for disrespecting everyone else's right to form a union BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #30

Thanks BlueCaliDem gopiscrap Apr 2013 #35

That's been my personal experience, too. Once, I had a squad car follow BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #44

Good for your daughter. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #63

Thank you. Yes, the ACLU has values consistent with hers. BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #72

Yeah, and some unions support building Walmarts. Teamsters were for drilling in the Arctic KittyWampus Apr 2013 #75

Teamsters were looking at $5 a gallon back before 2008. They were worried about the huge job losses BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #123

Yep, typical republicans AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #81

Every time I've seen a union picket line, I've seen "union" cops escorting scabs across it. Fuddnik Apr 2013 #64

OK, you're getting the attention you wanted. reformist2 Apr 2013 #20

How about you address the OP's post instead of attacking the OP? BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #32

You are 100% correct. People tend to put police on a pedestal. Officer friendly mode. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #21

I only did that when my kids were young, to instill respect for police officers. BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #37

I didn't even do that...I always told my kids gopiscrap Apr 2013 #51

Maybe I should've done that, too, since now they kind of tell me I was wrong. BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #65

Do you have an alternative? FrodosPet Apr 2013 #23

Thank you I totally agree with you gopiscrap Apr 2013 #26

And if they hadn't been there? treestar Apr 2013 #28

Effective political advocacy requires Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #29

+1 FarCenter Apr 2013 #52

This. n/t ms liberty Apr 2013 #94

K... Pelican Apr 2013 #33

It is not worship to acknowledge a job well done nt Progressive dog Apr 2013 #36

To tangentially mimic the sentiments of our Far Right Hyper-patriot counterparts: stlsaxman Apr 2013 #38

Yes, because private mercenaries like Blackwater would have been just the ticket. Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #39

So why the need to tell us how you feel? The cops risked their lives to capture this guy and upaloopa Apr 2013 #41

The Suck is strong today. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #42

So is the naively! n-t Logical Apr 2013 #50

"I am all for civil liberties, but have no issue with cameras everywhere!" ProSense Apr 2013 #59

Mandatory personalized RFD human implants and sensors everywhere. L0oniX Apr 2013 #82

Wow, you are so clueless. You get it that camera in public are 100% legal. Always have been..... Logical Apr 2013 #96

"Wow, you are so clueless." ProSense Apr 2013 #107

LOL, PMs to you become public because one of them seems like "stalking" to you. You have been.... Logical Apr 2013 #111

Yes, and clearly you're proud of "stalking." ProSense Apr 2013 #114

You must be in heaven embracing your denial. Go back to something you know...... Logical Apr 2013 #116

LOL! ProSense Apr 2013 #118

Not at all. You have said that many times. Like you are the center of the DU and I only respond.... Logical Apr 2013 #119

I'm detecting issues. ProSense Apr 2013 #121

exposed a whole lot SwampG8r Apr 2013 #136

Strongly agree! Let's keep our heads. jimlup Apr 2013 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #46

I am no fan of the BPD or any police dept. morningfog Apr 2013 #47

Appreciation for a job well done Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #49

We were all waiting for your opinion RetroLounge Apr 2013 #53

LOL! randome Apr 2013 #54

Thread win. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #55

/end thread ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2013 #68

Touche! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #77

Funny TomClash Apr 2013 #106

"We were all waiting for your opinion now I can go wipe my ass with it" Damn... just1voice Apr 2013 #110

wow, wonderful counter to his post, very detailed. Wipe your ass with your response first. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #112

DU -- it never disappoints. AngryOldDem Apr 2013 #56

Police SamKnause Apr 2013 #57

i was curious about this so i did some surfing.. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #60

Thank you. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #61

I agreed DainBramaged Apr 2013 #62

Is this attitude any better? matt819 Apr 2013 #67

The sons a bitches Omaha Steve Apr 2013 #69

True, but job well done in this case. RedCappedBandit Apr 2013 #70

Police? damnedifIknow Apr 2013 #76

+1 TomClash Apr 2013 #102

They are human beings and public servants. Don't call the police next time you need them. AAO Apr 2013 #78

Come to Boston and say that. graywarrior Apr 2013 #79

Love it! RiffRandell Apr 2013 #115

Now *here* is our thread winner! Brigid Apr 2013 #133

We should thank them for doing their job that they get paid for ...uhmm L0oniX Apr 2013 #80

It's the same reason why I'd thank firefighters who save a burning home at octothorpe Apr 2013 #88

Of course not. There's always one. You're it. (I'll have to look for that worship post.)nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #83

I agree. Cops will be fine with being the last union. FreeBC Apr 2013 #84

Wow iandhr Apr 2013 #85

uh oh you are criticizing the hysteria and blood lust prevalent here a few days ago lol nt msongs Apr 2013 #87

Suffolk County MA went for President Obama... PennsylvaniaMatt Apr 2013 #90

Saints are above criticism, cops are not. But some here seem to believe to the contrary. Why? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #91

Imagine the LA police conducting this manhunt. caseymoz Apr 2013 #92

If the LA cops handled this they would be sifting through the ashes trying to identify the body rightsideout Apr 2013 #98

And trying to identify which one's the perp. nt caseymoz Apr 2013 #127

They don't get my praise sorefeet Apr 2013 #97

Ah, DU. A turd in every punchbowl NoPasaran Apr 2013 #100

Are you talking about yourself? Confused! n-t Logical Apr 2013 #101

Lots of the responses are just emotional michigandem58 Apr 2013 #122

Yeh, but anyway, that was some awesome impressive skill and teamwork displayed Zorra Apr 2013 #103

Your broadbrush is astonishingly thin gruel. grantcart Apr 2013 #104

Here's a thought rightsideout Apr 2013 #105

I agree. The Seattle police have been under zeeland Apr 2013 #126

I think it is pathetic that praise of police officers drives you to make an OP like this. tritsofme Apr 2013 #108

Wow, are you really that clueless about police abuse? n-t Logical Apr 2013 #113

Well said, it's worse than it was during the criminal Bush years just1voice Apr 2013 #109

You're right except . . . TomClash Apr 2013 #117

I won't either. I will however compliment ALL law enforcement agencies involved and thank them cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #120

I am the first to point out... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #128

then dont. and do not be so insulting to say a cheer and pat on back is fuckin worshipping. really seabeyond Apr 2013 #129

Cops do good. Cops do bad. Earth_First Apr 2013 #130

this just comes off as one of those "need to show i'm still a rebel, superior" or whatever JI7 Apr 2013 #131

"worship"?? How about a slap on the back for a job well done. DCBob Apr 2013 #137

Then instead of worshiping them LostOne4Ever Apr 2013 #138