[quote]TheBodyGuard wrote:
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
[quote]TheBodyGuard wrote:
Half of them (cops) are criminals with badges.[/quote]
Care to elaborate?
I think that’s an unfair assessment. Surely, some of them abuse their authoritative position, but I wouldn’t start judging these people until you have first hand knowledge of what they go through in some of these Philadelphia neighborhoods.
I know you’ve lived in or around Philly you’re whole life, I have as well. Two of my best friends are police officers so I have a closer perspective than most. 5 cops in the area were killed on duty within 2 years (I’m sure you are aware). Some parts of this city are like a fucking jungle, every gorrilla for itself (American Gangster reference, no racial intent). You’re a smart guy, I think you can see why a lot of these police officers might actively protect themselves, as opposed to reactively, where they have the very real possibility of being killed.
If you’re not talking about perceived “police brutality” than ignore my post. Although I’m not aware of any other crimes (extortion, etc.) within the department, either. [/quote]
I’ll elaborate; I’m in the City every day, including Camden. I watch them daily violate people’s civil rights. The problem is deeply rooted in the department - especially when they have the arrogance to still hand out a beat down when they are on camera no less. The head of their Union is the most arrogant head in the sand criminal of all. The Phila police department has long roots in corruption. I’m just painting with a big brush. I won’t print what I really know. But seriously, no disrespect to you, but you got your head in the sand. As evidence of my view, I offer the following: I work with a nice lady whose husband is a 20 something year veteran…and neither of them disagree with my sentiment. And the ones that aren’t criminals? Usually outright fucking rude. Don’t tell me where they have to work either. I have to navigate the same territory. If you don’t like the job, get out. In the past two years alone, we have a group of officers giving a beating to some murder suspects, WHILE THEY ARE ON TAPE. In yet another well publicized and ongoing case, you have a squad robbing bodegas, WHILE THE CAMERAS ARE ON. If that doesn’t illustrate the arrogance and deep rooted criminality of the department for you, I don’t know what will.
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I think you’re using the actions of a few to represent the entire squad. I’ve already admitted there are surely some corrupts officers, but I find (as someone who lives in Philadelphia) that law abiding citizens generally get left the fuck alone by police officers.