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Bonobo

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10. Yes they are. And the proof is when you compare police cross-culturally.

Reply to IronGate (Reply #5)

Sat Jul 5, 2014, 09:36 PM

Jul 2014

Japanese police DO protect and serve and are never rude bullies. They are professionals.

America WANTS police to be rude bullies. This is the sad fact.

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Caught on Cam: Officer Saves Man From Burning Truck [View all] Evergreen Emerald Jul 2014 OP

This is their job Boudica the Lyoness Jul 2014 #1

That is where you are wrong Evergreen Emerald Jul 2014 #2

They are generally bullies, that's the way they're trained. IronGate Jul 2014 #5

Too bad the 95% spoil it for the 5% real heroes. rock Jul 2014 #6

Yes they are. And the proof is when you compare police cross-culturally. Bonobo Jul 2014 #10

Don't tell me I'm wrong. Boudica the Lyoness Jul 2014 #7

Anecdotal stories are not proof Evergreen Emerald Jul 2014 #9

Your statement is not proof either. I agree with Boudica. nt Bonobo Jul 2014 #11

Good. Iggo Jul 2014 #3

So what? IronGate Jul 2014 #4

Good for him and bad for whistler162 Jul 2014 #8

Stories of cops doing the right thing aren't popular on D.U. Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #12

The policeman was very brave and a hero Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2014 #13