It’s a multifaceted problem that takes more compromise than most folks are willing to give.
Lots of of good points in this thread by good posters.
My answer long term would be to pay the active, boots on the ground Military Personnel & Law Enforcement an elevated, desirable wage and have higher standards of acceptance into both roles. Of course the argument against that is the funding, but it’s difficult for me to believe some change or compromise can’t be made when individuals make millions off of defense contracts etc. C.R.E.A.M. Sad, but that’s what America is right now and it’s at the heart of a lot of our problems. It’s a collective failure that our Police and MP protect our country/look out for us on a daily basis, yet any schmuck capable of understanding a derivative lives more comfortably.
The economic issues and historical factors in heavily policed communities just fuel the fire on both sides as well. We have to find a way to understand and accept the past, while moving forward in a positive vein together.
We also have too many guns in our country. We’re armed to the teeth. It’s out of control.
The above leads to my next point, it appears that collectively, on a large scale, there’s no room for civil discussion on hot button issues, which in turn, leads to no change. Having a conversation with anyone about gun control is the definition of insanity, because it always somehow goes far left or far right, as folks dig their heels in on both sides, and we end up with the same result over and over.
I’m probably just becoming some crazy old man, but I still say it’s those in power, who stand to profit the most from status quo that don’t want real change for the collective good of the populous.
A family man making $40k a year busts through the door of family man making $20k a year. One is doing his job and following orders, the other asleep in his bed. People die. Turns out it’s the wrong house. Who stands to the benefit the most from this setup continuing without change?
The first 3 words of the Constitution are We the People. We’re hopefully in a time of change in America, whether change happens remains to be seen. I want real change and that change to be for the good. I just hope we aren’t blinded by social media/singular issues to the point we can’t see what is ours to begin with. Sadly, that seems to be happening on a daily basis.
It’s a multifaceted problem that takes more compromise than most folks are willing to give.
That’s true but it is a great place to start. It gives us some common ground.
Lots of of good points in this thread by good posters.
My answer long term would be to pay the active, boots on the ground Military Personnel & Law Enforcement an elevated, desirable wage and have higher standards of acceptance into both roles. Of course the argument against that is the funding, but it’s difficult for me to believe some change or compromise can’t be made when individuals make millions off of defense contracts etc. C.R.E.A.M. Sad, but that’s what America is right now and it’s at the heart of a lot of our problems. It’s a collective failure that our Police and MP protect our country/look out for us on a daily basis, yet any schmuck capable of understanding a derivative lives more comfortably.
National Defense and Public Defense (police etc) are both as important. They are the number one reason for Government to exist.
The economic issues and historical factors in heavily policed communities just fuel the fire on both sides as well. We have to find a way to understand and accept the past, while moving forward in a positive vein together.
Again, we need somewhere to start that makes a huge impact. It can be our positive artery.
We also have too many guns in our country. We’re armed to the teeth. It’s out of control.
Guns are not the problem, no more than a car is the root evil of all car accidents. You know, Constitution and all just like We the People. NEXT
The above leads to my next point, it appears that collectively, on a large scale, there’s no room for civil discussion on hot button issues, which in turn, leads to no change.
Having a conversation with anyone about gun control is the definition of insanity, because it always somehow goes far left or far right, as folks dig their heels in on both sides, and we end up with the same result over and over. Simple, don’t bring gun control to a discussion on Qualified Immunity. We are trying to find common ground here and you know that is not common ground.
I’m probably just becoming some crazy old man, but I still say it’s those in power, who stand to profit the most from status quo that don’t want real change for the collective good of the populous.
Oh, you’re a communist now we get it. You had no opportunity blah blah blah. Stay on the subject please. jk There will always be people in power. “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s.”
A family man making $40k a year busts through the door of family man making $20k a year. One is doing his job and following orders, the other asleep in his bed. People die. Turns out it’s the wrong house. Who stands to the benefit the most from this setup continuing without change?
EVERYONE (common ground) already stomped all over the no knock warrant issue before you. But thanks for trying to beat a dead horse. jk That is Unless you’re saying that is what happens with a knock warrant. Then I say, how else do you want to find criminals?
The first 3 words of the Constitution are
We the People. We’re hopefully in a time of change in America, whether change happens remains to be seen. I want real change and that change to be for the good. I just hope we aren’t blinded by social media/singular issues to the point we can’t see what is ours to begin with. Sadly, that seems to be happening on a daily basis.
Don’t give up just because you can’t have it happen you’re way. Find common ground if you want change, don’t steal the American Dream from everyone. You know,
For The People
Sorry if I read you wrong but I don’t think I did. Seriously we need a common place to start and this is it IMO. It will make a huge impact on how police work. I know we can talk about this one thing. Focus on it like a laser. I’m pretty sure 90% agree on it. Let’s find out, I added a poll.