They were probably justifiable. But whatever "fits" your agenda.
27 people have been killed by American police...THIS WEEK. That's more than police in most developed nations kill in a year.
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My professional estimation is that about 35% of them may have been justifiable. The other 65% or so were avoidable in every way.
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@ShaunKing I'm not disputing your numbers but curious as to what makes you a "professional" on the matter? - 1 more reply
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Police in many nations just don't kill people... I'm from Spain, and it is almost unheard of. What is happening here is inexcusable.
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There's a bigger picture and it's America herself. Look at the homicide rate, the VCI for major cities. America is uniquely violent in West
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I agree, but if you look at most non violent nations, gun control is in place and helps prevent violence.
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But that switches narrative from "out of control cops" to "out of control society". I think police culture evolved to reflect US society...
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2 & is also deeply racist, as a system, and has nothing to do with "good apples" vs "bad apples"
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You want cops unarmed so when you get held up at gunpoint they show up wielding nunchucks? Still too brutal?
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You clearly have no ability to think outside a particular box. I pity you.
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