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JTFrog

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9. I believe that the police environment creates assholes.

Reply to leftyladyfrommo (Reply #8)

Fri Jul 31, 2015, 11:29 AM

Jul 2015

I'm sure there are a whole lot of assholes drawn to the job, but when folks join the thin blue line it's like joining a gang or a cult. And our country needs to have some serious discussions and actions taken against racism.

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Thanks for posting. Can't be said enough times. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #1

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But but but malaise Jul 2015 #3

Important to understanding that Euphoria Jul 2015 #4

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"a decent schlub trying to make things work in a system engineered to make his life miserable" phantom power Jul 2015 #7

We need to quit hiring cops that are assholes. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2015 #8

I believe that the police environment creates assholes. JTFrog Jul 2015 #9

The general cop bullshit affects everbody ... Old Union Guy Jul 2015 #10