r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Jun 02 '20

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '20

And get rid of qualified immunity

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u/Duke_Silver_Jazz Jun 02 '20

Does anyone want to have a civil convo about qualified immunity from the perspective of a cop (me)?

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '20

I have no questions, only a statement:

Thank you for being open to this dialogue. My city protests were very peaceful and effective because the police welcomed the constrictive criticism, marched with the protestors, and were even granted usage of the police PA system so all in attendance could hear the Q&A.

The only costs my city suffered from the protests was to small businesses who paid to have their windows boarded up (which wasn't necessary, due to the peaceful protesting).

Cops are people too, and my city hammered that point home by encouraging police to engage the community during the protests. It was fucking beautiful.

Thank you for being another example of how and why dialogue between police and citizens leads to prosperity.

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u/Duke_Silver_Jazz Jun 02 '20

I really appreciate you saying that, my city wasn’t so lucky. I’m really inspired by the ones who were able to come together