three FTP threads in 3 minutes?

[LANTIRN]

I don't even click on threads they start anymore.
Same bitching and bullshit every time.

First ones to bitch about the police, and also the first to call them when they need them.

Where is this evidence of us calling the police all the time?

[Forever_frost]

I'd also like proof I call the police at all. I've never once initiated contact with the police

[davbrucas]

If you rely on police for protection, you are a victim waiting to happen.

[SouthernSVT]

question: do you guys ever post any good stories about leo? because for every bad story there are a lot more good stories out there, but i hardly ever see those posted by you 2

Why would someone post a news story about someone properly doing their job? If it gets to the point that a police officer actually doing what he's paid to do makes the news, than we have a real problem on our hands. That would be like someone posting a news article every time a pilot didn't wreck his airplane. So of course the articles that are posted are going to be about things the police did wrong. You don't get extra credit for doing what you're paid to do. There is too many FTP threads, because this kind of shit happens too much.

I'm sure that most cops are perfectly good people, and I feel bad for the officers who are. The problem is that there is a bigger percentage than there should be of cops who aren't perfectly good people. While that percentage is still the minority, the minority has too many people in it for a profession who has so much control over other people. Being a cop doesn't make you a good or honest person, but having that badge somehow makes their words and actions more important than others. which understandably pisses people off. So in the end this minority of bad cops who can do as they please with very little consequences, makes people dislike police in general. Now the good cops have to deal with people being assholes to them all day, which makes them act like assholes to the next person who they are in contact with, which makes that person dislike cops in general, and the circle continues.


Imo we need cops, but they should have less power over our daily lives. Police should be used mainly for real crimes, and less for controlling the general public like they do now.

[CexMashean]

Someone is a fucking hero for pulling someone from a burning car, or removing someone from a burning house when their salary is in the 40k range.

Fuck "they're doing their job", they're a god damn hero.

[Jester]

If you censor threads that are "getting out of hand" then this place wouldnt be worth visiting. If you dont like the thread title, then just dont click the link. It's quite simple actually.

DING DING DING!!!!! We have a winner!!!!

[dcs13]

There is NOT a profession out there that everyone performs perfectly. When humans are involved, decisions will be made incorrectly.
How many doctors screw up and get sued ? We only hear about the really bad ones where they cut off the wrong limb, or molest a bunch of kids in your chiropractic office.
How many drunk TV reporters get arrested for DWI.
How many attorneys are disbarred for the crap they do?
Don't even ask about the dishonest people in the car business. Hell its so bad we EXPECT to get screwed.
Cops are on video and scrutinized their whole shift, so when they eff up, it's all there for us to see. An act of omission or failed training is one thing. A criminal act is another and no one should tolerate that.
Post all the FTP threads you want. Thankfully there are thousands of great cops on the beat that don't do stupid shit and keep the wolves at bay from the sheeple.
Frost, thanks for your service. I am sorry what you had to deal with has caused you issues. I can only hope you'll find peace and enjoy your days and that stuff like this will not distract you from that enjoyment.

[Broncojohnny]

Oh boy. And how many times do you see doctors defending other doctors who are negligent in what they do? I work for a private equity fund, do you see me defending the actions of Madoff?

And Madoff didn't kill anyone.

Yet any criticism of the police and some of the bullshit they do gets a defense from mouth breathing morons who think their profession is under attack and take every criticism personally. The guys who just can't take the uniform off and live, eat and breathe police work are the problem, not only when it comes to their actions but also on this board and in other venues where criticism may be aired.

Here is a fantastic example that has happened many times. Post an article about a man punching a woman in the face on this board and watch what reaction you get. Then put a badge on that man and see what kind of excuses you get for what was indefensible just moments before. Small minds are easily swayed.

[helosailor]

Still waiting to find out what FOTMOTCPD stands for....

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Ok the F might be f@&k, and one of the T's is probably Tanner. I tried to google it and it came back to this thread.

F@&k Officer Tanner M**** Of The C********* Police Dept.

Just messing with him. He's a good guy, even if he's not allowed to go to Redneck Heaven.

[ceyko]

On one hand, posting positive stories about Police is feel good and good press. I think we should see more stories about that - but generally speaking the media does not cover that too well. In my opinion, there is a difference between "doing your job" and going above and beyond. Police and fire are two professions that going above and beyond is noteworthy on the media.

However, that does not happen to be publicized very often. Similar to the military. From a media perspective we just went over, pissed a shit ton of money of way while all the troops were getting fat at the DFAC and a few times a week some were killed by incoming. NOTHING about all the huge positives. Granted, I'm not sure what those positives amounted to - but hardly any coverage on them. (buildings, security, rebuilds, improvements, schools...so on)

I understand the need for the positive side and admittedly there is not enough of it.

On the other hand, it's great to be aware of the stupid little tricks and crap that maybe pulled. Also, probably some media sensationalism involved in these stories too. However, there are a few facts involved with each one and it's good to know them.

Personally I appreciate a FTP thread as much as a positive police thread. If you really don't want to deal with an FTP thread - simply don't open it. There are numerous threads (mainly in the religion forum) that I don't open or unsubscribed from. Amazingly, I don't HAVE to read them. I know it's a tough concept, but it's really not that difficult to execute.

[davbrucas]

There is a positive police thread on the first page...

About the SMF'er get shot at Taco Bell.

[talisman]

Oh boy. And how many times do you see doctors defending other doctors who are negligent in what they do? I work for a private equity fund, do you see me defending the actions of Madoff?

And Madoff didn't kill anyone.

Yet any criticism of the police and some of the bullshit they do gets a defense from mouth breathing morons who think their profession is under attack and take every criticism personally. The guys who just can't take the uniform off and live, eat and breathe police work are the problem, not only when it comes to their actions but also on this board and in other venues where criticism may be aired.

Here is a fantastic example that has happened many times. Post an article about a man punching a woman in the face on this board and watch what reaction you get. Then put a badge on that man and see what kind of excuses you get for what was indefensible just moments before. Small minds are easily swayed.

/thread.

[krazy kris]

Man its so hard to just scroll right passed something you don't want to look at. Oh no my panties may get ruffled because someone said Fuck Tha Police. What a bunch of fucking pussies.

[Gtracer]

We need a picture of the Wambulance for Rat...

Just saying, don’t want this to be construed as bitching...

[mustang_revival]

If our tax dollars went to paying McDonalds employee's, I think we would see the exact same amount of FTME threads.