The police disinformation about passengers watching the SEPTA rape is just one of a series of cop lies rocking the U.S. political debate. Enough is enough!
  • CthulhusIntern [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    I've had the feeling that a big reason crime has been on the rise is that police, angered by calls for accountability (in most cases, not even actions*), just let crime happen or possibly even secretly encourage or instigate it, in order to give the message "worship us, or we'll make you descend into violence".

    *In Philadelphia, however, DA Krasner has actually done some small actions against corrupt cops and prosecutors. They're miniscule compared to what needs to be done, but more than most cities. That probably pisses the cops off even further

    • The_Walkening [none/use name]
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      3 years ago

      I’ve had the feeling that a big reason crime has been on the rise is that police, angered by calls for accountability (in most cases, not even actions*), just let crime happen or possibly even secretly encourage or instigate it, in order to give the message “worship us, or we’ll make you descend into violence”.

      I think they already do that - I know there was a pretty recent Supreme Court case where they established that cops don't have an obligation to help you if you're assaulted/in danger

    • OperationOgre [he/him, they/them]
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      3 years ago

      Police in my area have obviously been on a soft strike since the BLM protests last year. They're trying to punish the city for criticizing them

    • comi [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      Meh, I thought it’s on the rise compared to lockdown period and media heavily weighing in on the police side?

      • CthulhusIntern [he/him]
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        3 years ago

        That is true. I definitely suspect the police are also doing what I mentioned.