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What was irrational about what i said?

Supposedly good cops are often exposed. You can offer zero evidence that most cops are good. You have zero idea about what evil shit they get away with.

Facts.
Research a psychological concept called "confirmation bias."

Does a badge give some racist bastards a powerful outlet for their racism? Sure. But good cops do exist. Proof? Well, I think it's pretty evident. I could research and compile a list of admirable and heroic cop stories for you, but I don't think that's necessary.

Looking through the lense that you currently do, I doubt I could ever show you a satisfactory example of a decent cop.
 
Actions and lack thereof that you've apparently decided all cops take. The terrible actions of a few officers are now the terrible actions of all who wear a badge, right? Is the irony not apparent?
The problem with your logic is that police hold a power that others in this society do not. By vesting police with the power to use deadly force, they are given the mandate to stop crime and keep the peace. When "the terrible actions of a few officers" occur and through their criminal acts they harm the very people they are supposed to protect, what are the "good" cops doing to stop them?

It is arguable that in some regions of the country, the "good cops" are outnumbered by "bad cops". Especially racist cops in large swaths of the south.

There is a brotherhood of silence that prevents self correction within the force. So, to answer your question, yes, the actions of the few stain all members of the force. Don't trust the police.
 
Research a psychological concept called "confirmation bias."

Does a badge give some racist bastards a powerful outlet for their racism? Sure. But good cops do exist. Proof? Well, I think it's pretty evident. I could research and compile a list of admirable and heroic cop stories for you, but I don't think that's necessary.

Looking through the lense that you currently do, I doubt I could ever show you a satisfactory example of a decent cop.
I challenge you to go story for story with me. Good cop vs bad cop. I'm willing to bet that I'll win with nothing less than a 10:1 ratio. Let me know when you'd like to start.
 
I challenge you to go story for story with me. Good cop vs bad cop. I'm willing to bet that I'll win with nothing less than a 10:1 ratio. Let me know when you'd like to start.

Sheriff David Clarke ..... good cop, bad cop?

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I challenge you to go story for story with me. Good cop vs bad cop. I'm willing to bet that I'll win with nothing less than a 10:1 ratio. Let me know when you'd like to start.
1000's of good cops go about their business every day 24/7 & quietly go home without any fanfare....it's only the occasional bad cop that makes the headlines. The shift logs will tell you the story...
 
Yes. I understand. Prejudice is a more general term, one which encompasses several ugly "isms," including racism. Racism, like you say, is based on trivial, "skin-deep" issues. The unique individual is discarded all together and given some generic, stereotype-based set of attributes. So, it's like a "you've met one, then you've met them all" line of thought.

Forgive my use of the term "racism." Prejudice is a better word, but racism IS a specific form of prejudice.

Hostility and feelings of hatred are real, and it's not my place to tell minorities that their frustrations are unwarranted or their anger misplaced. In many cases, it certainly isn't. I only know that, no matter race, color, creed and unique life circumstances, hate will never solve our problems or make our lives better. It will only fester and cause greater misery.

But hey, I don't have all the answers. One man's perspective is limited.

some people feel it's OK to be prejudice themselves but want to condemn others for the same behavior...

That might be the case for some. Speaking for myself, I don't prejudge anyone. My aforementioned comments were metaphorical, in that if I were a prejudice person that is how I would exemplify my opinions of police officers.

On the other hand, I am able to put myself in other people's shoes and view it from their perspective [better than others] I suppose. So in this instance, I can sympathize and understand where bearkat is coming from. Which is why I was trying to be clear in distinguishing from racism and prejudice.

doublejj - it almost sounds as if, based on limited knowledge, you are prejudging bearkat's reaction to law enforcement. the very thing you are calling "ugly" and "racist".
 
Yep. I usually check out when I see that's essentially the case. I understand the frustration and lack of trust, but the blind, indiscriminate hatred of all forms of law enforcement is irrational.

How do you know it's blind, indiscriminate hatred? Do you know bearkat personally? Do you know what he has, or has not been through?

Sounds like you're being unsympathetic and untrusting. For what reason? Have you already prejudged bearkat without knowing his background?
 
How do you know it's blind, indiscriminate hatred? Do you know bearkat personally? Do you know what he has, or has not been through?

Sounds like you're being unsympathetic and untrusting. For what reason? Have you already prejudged bearkat without knowing his background?
What they don't realize is that when I was younger, I used to give cops the benefit of the doubt when others would bash. I excelled in school never got in trouble, and was raised to be respectful. As I got older, I began to realize that absolutely none of that shit mattered. Pieces of shit didn't care that I made good grades, they didn't care that I'd never been in trouble, didn't even care that I called them "sir". All they cared about was what I was doing in in a particular neighborhood, or who's car was I driving. I was arrested for a curfew violation the night before I turned 18 in my own fucking neighborhood. Instead of allowing me to go home, or even taking me home, the cock sucker makes my dad get out of bed and drive all the way across town to pick me up. I could go on, but I'll shorten this by saying "Fuck them".
 
Cop hating and racism share the same underlying logic. That is the observation he was trying to make.


He only posts and hates white cops that fuck up black people. He blames white people for blacks problems,...totally race baiter and racist,...no other avenue,...he hates white cops.

If anyone says they hate black cops, they would be just as racist.

Watch, I`ll show ya,....

....Fuck the black cops, pay white cops more......ellipses.

Kat also knows that cops that don`t bust bad cops, can`t.
 
He only posts and hates white cops that fuck up black people. He blames white people for blacks problems,...totally race baiter and racist,...no other avenue,...he hates white cops.

If anyone says they hate black cops, they would be just as racist.

Watch, I`ll show ya,....

....Fuck the black cops, pay white cops more......ellipses.

Kat also knows that cops that don`t bust bad cops, can`t.
I've always wondered this, what exactly is a "race baiter" and how do you race bait. It seems like you're condemning me more for shedding light on these cops than the cops who are killing unarmed citizens. It's actually quite fascinating. And your wrong, I hate idiot black cops even more, as they should know better.
 
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