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MurrayDelph

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5. This is why

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Fri Sep 15, 2017, 01:53 PM

Sep 2017

if I were King of America, I would revoke the charter of any police union that had the words "Benevolent," "Fraternal," or "Protective."

Those names demonstrate they are too mobby to be a credible spokes-agency.

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Since when are police unions public-relations outlets? [View all] DetlefK Sep 2017 OP

What is it do you think police unions do? WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2017 #1

Negotiate for better work-conditions, salary, vacations, bonuses... Stuff like that. DetlefK Sep 2017 #2

They also serve as spokespeople when their members are involved in accidents or other issues. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2017 #4

Since the same time any other union has engaged in those kinds of acts Lee-Lee Sep 2017 #3

This is why MurrayDelph Sep 2017 #5

a thorough RICO investigation would likely put these outfits out of business nt msongs Sep 2017 #6