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Hoyt

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76. While I have been slow to bash police across the board, I agree with everything you say.

Thu Jan 16, 2014, 11:55 AM

Jan 2014

I think it is time for shoulder cams on every policeman/woman.

It will definitely encourage proper behavior. I don't expect it to be pretty, police sometimes have to be tough asses, and there are a lot of good ones.

But crud like this poor man's treatment/brutalization is beyond rationalization. Even good police should welcome shoulder cams. It will help them defend themselves against false charges, and get rid of the asshole bullies.

I also agree that too many police are former troops who are attracted to this kind of crud. This is not a war zone, and everyone is not a potential terrorist.

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That will teach him. Savannahmann Jan 2014 #24

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