Originally Posted by
WES445
I have problems with how they handle arrests and try to cover things up, but some of their stuff is to maintain order. Traffic fines discourage people from breaking traffic safety rules. If someone is having a loud party at 3:00 am in morning.
When it all said and done, we need policing. The problem is that they know it and hold us hostage to how THEY want to do their job for the communities they serve. All those over-glorified police show just muddy the water on public perception of them. It is amazing how cops' shows replace western but still give the same message. A man with a gun fighting injustice like John freaking Wayne. Instead of Indians, we have minorities in trouble, weak limp wrist liberals/Democrats who are disconnected from reality.
My mom loves "Blue Blood" where this is especially true. Guess what they don't focus on, police cover-up, police misconduct, racism on the force, or cops with strong ties to right-wing extremists. People like Sluggo buy into this and defend cops no matter what they do.