While we all have our 10 percent (worst 10 percent ruin it for the rest of us), I'd just like to see what the constant complainers are doing to make their communities better.
There comes a point where one goes from rightfully complaining about something that is wrong - to bitching about everything to the point where you're just a bitch.
And you're going to have to do something positive to fix what you're bitching about too. Run for office, become an LEO, do community outreach. Otherwise you're still just a bitch with no fortitude.
I say this as a dude who has over a dozen LEO friends that I worked with during my career in the 'Corps. There are some damn good dudes in that company. I couldn't do the job myself as I have a very unchristianly temper, and it got me in hot water several times in uniform. No way could I let someone spit on me, or walk into a house where mom and dad are passed out from drugs, and the kid is in an 18 hour old dirty diaper... and not have a physical response. So I tried my hand as a teacher for a bit after I retired, and now hold a low-level local government position that allows me to also help my wife with her clinic. It is still a way to serve my community.
I also say this as a guy who has had two less than optimal interactions with police officers who insisted on being right, when they weren't. I shut my mouth, let crap play out, and everything worked in my favor in the end. If you think I didn't have at least a dozen interactions like that in the 'Corps, I've got a bridge to sell you in Arizona.
Does this mean I "lick boots" and trust all cops? Not hardly. But I trust the system that I represent. If you don't, you've got countries to your direct north and south that I'm sure you can move to if you want. I'm sure stuff is much more "fair" for you there too.
Oh blow smoke! These are PUBLIC civil servants who are hired paid, trained
and pensions all comes from public tax money.
You want a private police force that is beyond scrutiny? Go hire and train one with YOUR private money.
Being a cop isn’t even in the most the top 10 most dangerous jobs in this country yet people constantly gaslight about how dangerous these cops jobs are. One of the biggest reasons their job is dangerous is because the lack of training and piss poor hiring practices, and these hiring practices are getting worse. DEI is out of control.
My best friend in the whole world, the person closest to me, is a cop. he is a lieutenant, a career cop. He agrees with me.
Just the other day their agency’s instructor, and SWAT team member had an ND in a locker room. Another officer has hearing damage now. Why did he have an ND? I’m glad you asked. Because he went to clear his weapon, thought he dropped his mag, dropped the side and pulled the trigger.
Within the last two years, they had another incident where in training, some cop pulled out his gun and shot through a glass window spraying another cop with glass they weren’t even supposed to be pulling their guns, let alone shooting.
No, it’s our goddamn duty to keep cops on their toes and to complain when they screw up. It is also our duty to make sure they have the proper training, equipment, mindset and support to do the job. It is not a duty to canonize them as untouchables. Nor to pretend that there is not a major problem with policing.
I don’t need to go out and do community service or become a cop to criticize those who police me, while being paid by my tax dollars!
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