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Originally Posted by aschen
Since we were talking in generalities about cops, I took the liberty of generalizing on their pay.
52k is the median salary of a cop according to the internets
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That is surprisingly low, considering what they make around here. While I'm sure it's regional, and I'm sure the reporting will be biased depending upon the point one is trying to make, the billboards don't lie.
Starting wages...
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Originally Posted by aschen
I am not really sticking up for officers. I am sure many of them are dillholes. Im not 100% certain the proportion is any worse than the general public though.
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Do a quick search on domestic violence among police. They are the league leaders, far in a way outdistancing others by profession.
We are continuously told (by cops) that they are "held to a higher standard" when, in observable practice, they get away with far more than the average citizen. They only answer to themselves - their brothers and sisters in arms - who are equally guilty of the same malfeasances. It's frustrating; it's maddening.
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Originally Posted by aschen
What I am critical of is "mall ninja" type vigilantism
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I would disagree that there is any parallel whatsoever between honest citizens confronting missbehaving LEO's and "mall ninjas". Completely different mindsets and goals.