NYC Council Member wants to Disband Police Unit (vs, stats)

[SeventhFloor]

Originally Posted by BBMW

As long as what they are doing falls firmly under the category of "speech" (chanting, singing, holding up signs, etc.) yes. Once the protestors cross the line into action the law should allow the police and the courts to come down on them like the hammer of Thor.

That's not what I was asking. I asked, was the Councilperson without merit to make the tweet.

[Powell on Property]

Originally Posted by Airborneguy

The cops should disband it themselves by refusing to volunteer for these units. They’re absolutely insane doing anything beyond the bare minimum in NYC.

They should refuse to serve as tools of a corrupt and oppressive fascist regime that hates them, but here we are. Pensions and healthcare are a strong motivator apparently.

[blanketyblank]

Originally Posted by SeventhFloor

That's not what I was asking. I asked, was the Councilperson without merit to make the tweet.

What does that even mean? Opinions, by definition, do not require merit.

[blanketyblank]

Originally Posted by Powell on Property

They should refuse to serve as tools of a corrupt and oppressive fascist regime that hates them, but here we are. Pensions and healthcare are a strong motivator apparently.

The city DEI’ed the NYPD and then set a salary of $120K after 5 years. 10 years, most are easily clearing $150K. The vast majority would be hard pressed to find a job making half that initial $120K even after 10 years.

This was not all done by mistake. Classic golden handcuffs. The vast majority will cater to the system in power.

Meanwhile most NYPD don’t even live in NYC so why would they care anyway?

[Airborneguy]

Originally Posted by Powell on Property

They should refuse to serve as tools of a corrupt and oppressive fascist regime that hates them, but here we are. Pensions and healthcare are a strong motivator apparently.

The majority of the NYPD does nothing but answer 911 calls for service. Regardless of who is in charge. It would be stupid to give up that job on account of wishful thinking politics. But refusing to do EXTRA, which does delve into that realm, is a different story.

[AntonioR]

Originally Posted by blanketyblank

Deliberate policy. No one is that dumb. The question is what is the goal?

You are setting yourself up for one big surprise. Do you really don’t know how dumb people can be? I’m not talking a little mistake here and there, I’m talking dumb as a rock.

I’m not saying the whole “defund the police” is something being promoted just by dumb people, but what I’m saying is don’t be surprised if they turnout to be truly dumb.

I have met a lot of people in several countries. Trust me, there are some very dumb people out there. It doesn’t mean they aren’t fun to be around, but don’t talk about anything serious. Just don’t.

[blanketyblank]

Originally Posted by AntonioR

You are setting yourself up for one big surprise. Do you really don’t know how dumb people can be? I’m not talking a little mistake here and there, I’m talking dumb as a rock.

I’m not saying the whole “defund the police” is something being promoted just by dumb people, but what I’m saying is don’t be surprised if they turnout to be truly dumb.

Plenty of dummies among the supporters like some on this forum. Among the higher ups, I don’t belive there are too many dummies.

[MKTwet]

I'm all for it, since the cops only make arrest on citizens that are trying to protect their property from foreign invaders. They've become the tools of the woke.

[BBMW]

Nowadays, not so much. At times in the past, probably.

I ran into some of the unscheduled, spontaneous BLM protests. The cops were very restrained in dealing with the protesters.

Originally Posted by SeventhFloor

That's not what I was asking. I asked, was the Councilperson without merit to make the tweet.

[jetgraphics]

Perhaps that function should be returned to the county sheriff's jurisdiction. Or a new force, the Empire Rangers!