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Re:Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Oh... by Henchman21 on Thursday March 19, 2026 @09:01PM (#47448900)
That should be immediately disqualifying for an law enforcement officer. Saying that on the record should end their career immediately. Alas, we don't live in a just world and they will likely be continuously promoted.
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Re:Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Oh... by drsalt on Thursday March 19, 2026 @11:14PM (#47450046)
i'd downvote you but i can't so i will just say it's an idiotic statement you made.
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Re:Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Oh... by tomhow on Friday March 20, 2026 @03:57AM (#47451745)
This kind of comment is unacceptable on HN. It breaches these guidelines...

Be kind. Don't be snarky. Converse curiously; don't cross-examine. Edit out swipes.

Comments should get more thoughtful and substantive, not less, as a topic gets more divisive.

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Please don't fulminate. Please don't sneer, including at the rest of the community.

Please take a moment to read the guidelines and make an effort to observe them in future.

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Re:Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Oh... by slyall on Friday March 20, 2026 @02:07AM (#47451064)
So what happens to all the other cops that believe that but don't say it?
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Re:Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Oh... by account42 on Friday March 20, 2026 @07:59AM (#47453370)
They at least know that it's not acceptable.
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Re:Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Oh... by Henchman21 on Friday March 20, 2026 @10:57AM (#47455517)
The same thing that happens to the folks that say it out loud now. Absolutely nothing.
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Re:Afroman found not liable in defamation case brought by Oh... by bean469 on Friday March 20, 2026 @03:03AM (#47451380)
Although just anecdata, I have heard the exact same point from US cops numerous times in private conversations
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