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A comment on As crime dries up, Japan’s police hunt for things to do (2017). Parent comment

Re:As crime dries up, Japan’s police hunt for things to do (... by Mirioron on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @12:01AM (#20571626)
But if the police also helped the local community, then they'd be perceived in a much more friendly manner. These positive feelings could make policemen seem like pillars of communities again.
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Re:As crime dries up, Japan’s police hunt for things to do (... by pm90 on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @12:11AM (#20571668)
While quite possible, it’s important to point out that police are tools of the state. The areas that the State considers respect worthy get better treatment. The police have thus been wielded for pretty inhumane purposes; and we need to view them with a very honest and critical eye.
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Re:As crime dries up, Japan’s police hunt for things to do (... by tehjoker on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @12:35AM (#20571734)
If the hall monitor is nice to you one time, they're still gonna tell teacher unless they're also corrupt.
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