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officers need to understand the 1st amendment La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #1
They aren't asking for a law to be passed to deny him the right to his protest mythology Sep 2016 #38
Nobody says the police... tonedevil Sep 2016 #42
No, they're not. pintobean Sep 2016 #48
I don't see firefighters threatening stuff like this CreekDog Sep 2016 #50
Do firefighters do secondary duty jobs at the stadium, creekdog? pintobean Sep 2016 #54
It's not secondary, read the articles, it's overtime at their current job CreekDog Sep 2016 #70
That's how secondary works. pintobean Sep 2016 #77
You are correct... tonedevil Sep 2016 #51
I thought "thug" pintobean Sep 2016 #55
I'm trying to give it back... tonedevil Sep 2016 #61
Those consequences should consist of someone else standingtall Sep 2016 #62
Way beyond just hypocritical, imo. They have very bad leadership Hortensis Sep 2016 #64
So let's just not protect everybody else in the stadium shenmue Sep 2016 #78
This is governmental persecution for free speech La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #82
Just goes to show how pathetic they are. onecaliberal Sep 2016 #2
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2016 #35
Waaaahh! bravenak Sep 2016 #3
Thoughtful contribution melman Sep 2016 #60
Anti-cop internet tough guys (and gals) are a never-ending source of entertainment. SMC22307 Sep 2016 #68
Saying fuck you to a cop could get you killed. No thanks. nt DLevine Sep 2016 #71
I wonder how many times throughout any given day... SMC22307 Sep 2016 #72
Ferguson comes to mind. pintobean Sep 2016 #73
There ya go. (n/t) SMC22307 Sep 2016 #75
I know people have died as a result of not showing a cop sufficient respect. DLevine Sep 2016 #74
That sounds like blackmail. librarylu Sep 2016 #4
Working the game is voluntary overtime. RandySF Sep 2016 #86
Oh, okay. librarylu Sep 2016 #89
Then the '9ers will need private security RandySF Sep 2016 #90
I thought the reason we're supposed to admire cops is that they protect and serve no matter what. Brickbat Sep 2016 #5
Really! They only protect people who are nice to them? Well.Fuck.Them. Iggo Sep 2016 #13
I agree. Those cops deserve censure treestar Sep 2016 #52
Exactly. This is incredibly unprofessional of the SFPD and their pig union. n/t backscatter712 Sep 2016 #67
LOL ! and miss that overtime/bonus check ! ok LOL n/t jaysunb Sep 2016 #6
Exactly. Scurrilous Sep 2016 #9
Good. Fuck 'em. Iggo Sep 2016 #7
It's an eye-opener alcibiades_mystery Sep 2016 #8
So now the SFPD is running an ideological protection racket. eom MohRokTah Sep 2016 #10
Well put. Wish someone would send this to them. n/t jaysunb Sep 2016 #11
Santa Clara Brother Buzz Sep 2016 #12
I remember that place sakabatou Sep 2016 #19
Ninety cents admission for the open and totally exposed right field bleachers Brother Buzz Sep 2016 #21
My family had 49ers season tickets for years, but the team moved on... yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #80
Fire every officer who participates in the boycott. n/t ncjustice80 Sep 2016 #14
Very Reaganesque. pintobean Sep 2016 #16
Their boycott is racist. ncjustice80 Sep 2016 #96
Here's the text of the letter, if anyone cares pintobean Sep 2016 #15
I wish more of the players would join in. Jim Beard Sep 2016 #17
Awww, MurderKop haz a sad. SwankyXomb Sep 2016 #18
Cibil dissent is for white people only. See link below. muntrv Sep 2016 #20
Says who? Egnever Sep 2016 #30
So the 49ers and Kaepernick can expect a refund? gratuitous Sep 2016 #22
Assholes. nt DLevine Sep 2016 #23
DU is supporting a 1%er, who says Hillary should be in prison pintobean Sep 2016 #24
These cops need to suck it up and take a little criticism DLevine Sep 2016 #25
Did you read the letter? pintobean Sep 2016 #28
Yes I did read it. It was pathetic. DLevine Sep 2016 #29
No sorry I don't think they do have a legitimate beef Egnever Sep 2016 #32
I doubt this will make you feel better but: The police have no obligation to protect. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2016 #76
Don't get me wrong Egnever Sep 2016 #81
really nice way to solve any problems Skittles Sep 2016 #83
I am not the government or a representative of the government Egnever Sep 2016 #92
Not all of us enjoy... tonedevil Sep 2016 #44
I support the 1%er. I support his right to protest, or to be an asshole, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2016 #26
The rudder is not broken... deathrind Sep 2016 #34
No, we are supporting the first amendment La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #37
Cops have first amendment rights, too pintobean Sep 2016 #39
They only have the right when they're not on duty. While on duty Exilednight Sep 2016 #43
No, they have those rights while on duty pintobean Sep 2016 #47
Their hypocrits sorry standingtall Sep 2016 #65
I disagree with kaepernicks ideology vehemently, however, he HAS a right to protest and onecaliberal Sep 2016 #46
That would be really stupid Egnever Sep 2016 #27
I say let those crybabies walk out. . . DinahMoeHum Sep 2016 #31
Overly controlling thugs and bullies. ecstatic Sep 2016 #33
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2016 #36
I imagine they can hire triple the amt. of security with a private firm for what they pay SCPD. Historic NY Sep 2016 #40
If they did everyone here would have a fit also MichMan Sep 2016 #41
I don't see the difference... tonedevil Sep 2016 #45
Word! immoderate Sep 2016 #57
I imagne they can hire replacement workers for just about any strike at a cheaper price Travis_0004 Sep 2016 #79
How police security works at 49ers games, other stadiums......... Historic NY Sep 2016 #95
English soccer clubs had a very poor experience with private security RandySF Sep 2016 #91
This is probably not the best way to fix a public image problem Johonny Sep 2016 #49
Serve and Protect Loki Sep 2016 #53
Fine matt819 Sep 2016 #56
Did they need permission? Wow, that makes them look really weak. Rex Sep 2016 #58
So they're 'wah wah-ing' melman Sep 2016 #59
Is there a clause in their contract for hurt feelings? Otherwise fire em if they boycott. CBGLuthier Sep 2016 #63
Working the gAme is voluntary overtime. RandySF Sep 2016 #87
Fucking pigs... backscatter712 Sep 2016 #66
stereotyping again? Skittles Sep 2016 #84
Wow, could they be any more tone deaf than this? etherealtruth Sep 2016 #69
They aren't hired to protect Kaepernick Red Mountain Sep 2016 #85
Isn't working the game voluntary overtime? RandySF Sep 2016 #88
Didn't the police unions have a hissy fit at Beyonce also? mitch96 Sep 2016 #93
Yes. La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #94
Am I supposed to respect cops who choose who they will and will not serve? Aristus Sep 2016 #97
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