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As concerned citizens defacto7 Aug 2013 #1
They are only concerned about their job security.. olddad56 Aug 2013 #4
That's how I see things as well. Also, the dirty cops TheDebbieDee Aug 2013 #12
not dirty, cuz they always have the best stuff. ChairmanAgnostic Sep 2013 #77
If they're concerned about job security, they should stop voting Republican. SunSeeker Aug 2013 #20
Exactly. It's a huge jobs scam that's filled our prisons with people who simply don't belong there. WestSeattle2 Aug 2013 #51
yup fucking asshole pigs gopiscrap Aug 2013 #53
Those that rely on bogus crimes are corrupt and we don't need them in law enforcement. LiberalFighter Aug 2013 #59
The federal law has not changed. It is selective enforcement now. indie9197 Aug 2013 #22
I think we're watching a process unfold RainDog Aug 2013 #25
I swear, if they had their way, we'd live in a police state. n/t bobGandolf Aug 2013 #63
Awesomer .. Lenomsky Aug 2013 #2
new policiy cuts into the LEO welfare pork scam. now they may have to find real criminals nt msongs Aug 2013 #3
I'll BET they don't want to give up the fight. How you gonna justify the APC's now? Poll_Blind Aug 2013 #5
Indeed when .. Lenomsky Aug 2013 #6
Well said. truebluegreen Aug 2013 #33
just think no more kicking down the wrong door littlewolf Aug 2013 #36
How many in law enforcement are able to do that. LiberalFighter Aug 2013 #60
yep - piece of cake Locrian Sep 2013 #75
Coulda been from 'The Onion' alittlelark Aug 2013 #7
Tough, cops. Deal with it. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2013 #8
Holder just made their jobs a hell of a lot more dangerous jmowreader Aug 2013 #9
I was just thinking maybe they would have the time and resources to go after meth AllyCat Aug 2013 #23
Resources, I think, are the biggest one jmowreader Aug 2013 #28
Used to live in Idaho. I feel for ya. truebluegreen Aug 2013 #34
yep, priorities Supersedeas Sep 2013 #73
I am SHOCKED SHOCKED to find that gambling is going on here. iandhr Aug 2013 #10
Notice was given by the voters. It's been time enough for law enforcement to prepare. delrem Aug 2013 #11
Time to shrink the government a bit... :) daschess1987 Aug 2013 #13
To quote NWA... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2013 #14
They want their WOD booty Taverner Aug 2013 #15
The gravy train of busting stoners for big bucks is OVER. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #16
Big bucks at low risk! AllyCat Aug 2013 #24
fuck tha police frylock Aug 2013 #17
Citizens 1, Cops 0 nolabels Sep 2013 #67
Are they worried their childrern won't have life-long jobs w/pensions for persecuting hippies? Coyotl Aug 2013 #18
Of course. avaistheone1 Aug 2013 #29
Cops worried about their promotions...priceless SHRED Aug 2013 #19
What sort of society do we want? RainDog Aug 2013 #21
Nice. WCLinolVir Sep 2013 #79
swords into ploughshares n/t RainDog Sep 2013 #81
Why protest Holder? He's not in charge of their jurisdictions, as State, County, and local officers Dragonfli Aug 2013 #26
Because only the Feds have the power to keep forcing prohibition on us, that's why. bemildred Aug 2013 #38
Bravo Mr. Holder :) Tx4obama Aug 2013 #27
"If there had been doubt about how meaningful Holder's move was ... " <-- I like this part. eom 99th_Monkey Aug 2013 #30
I don't think there has been a article in recent months Oldenuff Aug 2013 #31
Why would the police be so dead-set against this? tofuandbeer Aug 2013 #32
I've seen these guys in action. Lasher Aug 2013 #35
For the man in the paddock, whose duty it is to sweep up manure, the supreme terror bemildred Aug 2013 #37
Didn't Gore say "It is difficult to get a man to understand something whose paycheck AllyCat Aug 2013 #43
Same deal, yeah, but Miller was a better writer. bemildred Aug 2013 #44
Upton Sinclair, not Gore, was the origin of that quote RainDog Aug 2013 #49
Yeah, I think you're right, but these things take on a life of their own. bemildred Aug 2013 #50
Oh. I'd never heard it attributed to Gore before RainDog Aug 2013 #52
No, not that one, I've never seen that one anywhere else. bemildred Aug 2013 #55
This is really funny...I meant ALBERT Gore, the VP. AllyCat Sep 2013 #68
Well, much as I like Al, I don't think he reads a lot of obscure Hugo in translation. bemildred Sep 2013 #70
Of course they do...less cool breaking down door equipment with fashion accessories. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #39
it`s all about the money.... madrchsod Aug 2013 #40
Fuck those roided up parasites! Bring on the pipers. Tom Ripley Aug 2013 #41
We ought to Thank them fredamae Aug 2013 #42
Who the fuck do they think they are? No one needs to notify them of shit! L0oniX Aug 2013 #45
"doesn't want to give up the fight."... Ha! What bullshit... Ohio Joe Aug 2013 #46
Fuck off and sit down, pig. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2013 #47
Sounds just like a scene from the Wizard of Oz... Shampoobra Aug 2013 #48
Without hassling smokers, all there is to do is catch criminals . orpupilofnature57 Aug 2013 #54
Sounds like some LEOs are worried about losing their jobs notadmblnd Aug 2013 #56
FINALLY! Something liberals and conservatives can agree on - no prohibition RainDog Aug 2013 #57
Of course...90% of their damn job is busting harmless pot smokers workinclasszero Aug 2013 #58
Sorry boys.. It's not your job to write or make enforcement decisions about the laws.. annabanana Aug 2013 #61
The asset-seizure laws, as currently enforced, are criminally unconstitutional imo indepat Aug 2013 #62
it's robbery RainDog Aug 2013 #64
Modern-day highwaymen, but with the seal of governmental approval. Unconstitutional indepat Aug 2013 #65
Harry J. Anslinger rickyhall Sep 2013 #66
We need to DISMANTLE this police state...... DeSwiss Sep 2013 #69
things are waaaay out of balance RainDog Sep 2013 #72
Tradition, where did it go? burnsei sensei Sep 2013 #71
they doth protest too much --- are they on the take? That's what happened in Prohibition wordpix Sep 2013 #74
There is a far broader coalition of law enforcement officers randr Sep 2013 #76
who doesnt like d_r Sep 2013 #78
The trough is running dry, or they THINK it will DiverDave Sep 2013 #80
One of Kevin Smith's lines fits quite well in this matter... adirondacker Sep 2013 #82
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