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Re:Discount chains are thriving, but what do they do to poor... by fzeroracer on Tuesday June 30, 2020 @02:45AM (#23687328)
You realize that the court case in question was about the police refusing to deal with a crime in progress, correct? If the police cannot be held accountable for their job, then what exactly is their role?
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Re:Discount chains are thriving, but what do they do to poor... by aliante on Tuesday June 30, 2020 @02:48AM (#23687348)
They can be held accountable through the democratic process and fired. They cannot be sued.
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Re:Discount chains are thriving, but what do they do to poor... by fzeroracer on Tuesday June 30, 2020 @02:50AM (#23687361)
Exactly what democratic process are you talking about? We don't elect our cops, they're usually part of a strong union that prevents them from being fired and as you mentioned they cannot be sued.

So...how exactly do you expect them to be held accountable? These court cases were examples of the 'democratic process' and the court ruled that the cops have no duty to help you.

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