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[–] Yliaster@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Cops are an instrument of state violence so it's generally reflective of the state if left unchecked (which it usually is).

[–] in4apenny@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 days ago

It's also pretty reflective of the person who decides to become a cop.

[–] Cherry@piefed.social 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Generally eu are pretty decent on this but states/countries need to consider how they use force. Esp in the light of how radical groups will galvinise this. Radical should be used in the correct sense, not in the way that we have all be conditioned to align it with extreme terrorism.

At this point it goes against the messaging these states have been parroting the last 20 years. Be a good citizen and report/oust those activist groups. Nothing turns you against the state than a state that beats or starves you.

[–] itsjustachairmary@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Having been beaten by EU cops, our cops are little better than any other's. Slightly less corrupt I guess.