P&Ns middle name is and

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dank69

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kage69

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I feel like Trayvon might not be the best example there, but I approve of the sentiment. I would have used Tamir Rice, who was only 12 and summarily executed for playing with a toy gun - in an open carry state.
 
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JujuFish

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The phrase exists because even good cops protect bad cops. As long as there is a "thin blue line" protecting lawless corruption and human rights abuse among (what may very well be a minority of) officers rather than a culture of equality under the law, the phrase is relevant and legitimate.
An excuse to be a moron. Be a moron if you'd like.
 

[DHT]Osiris

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I feel like Trayvon might not be the best example there, but I approve of the sentiment. I would have used Tamir Rice, who was only 12 and summarily executed for playing with a toy gun - in an open carry state.
Naw, trayvon is perfect. If you make exceptions for human rights based on some character flaw (perceived or otherwise), you can make exceptions for ANY character flaw. Something something defending scoundrels and all that.
 

kage69

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Naw, trayvon is perfect. If you make exceptions for human rights based on some character flaw (perceived or otherwise), you can make exceptions for ANY character flaw. Something something defending scoundrels and all that.

Character doesn't enter into it. IIRC he punched someone in the face and triggered a deadly response in a state that allows it. That was cause and effect, despite our objections over the legality of the reaction.

Tamir Rice was simply a kid playing with a toy, no attack on anyone, and was shot within seconds of officers arriving on scene.

I think you and I differ on the meaning of 'perfect.'
 

BoomerD

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