We need a military that defends the country from foreign threats. We need police to stop criminals. Both are necessary for the well-being of Americans.
The point is we must take up the mantle of these necessary institutions because a) it’s a good way to make sure they aren’t racist or otherwise corrupt and b) people want it and it’s good electorally.
Making sure cops and the military aren't racist or corrupt is literally the opposite of being pro-cop and pro-military. Fighting corruption and racism means going after the cops, and they protect each other.
You wanna have your cake and it eat, this doesn't work. You gotta pick one.
I didn't say there is no way to get there. I said there is no way to get there by being pro-cop.
Sure, you can be pro-cop after everything has been solved and there is no racism and corruption left. But until then fighting racism and corruption is what cops fight against, and is not pro-cop
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Endorsing and/or protecting fundamentally racist institutions just cannot be leftist.
And I have no idea what "pro-US" is even supposed to mean.
I give not two shits if it is “leftist.”
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You wanna have your cake and it eat, this doesn't work. You gotta pick one.
Your view of current policing doesn’t mean that’s the only way law enforcement can work.
Sure, you can be pro-cop after everything has been solved and there is no racism and corruption left. But until then fighting racism and corruption is what cops fight against, and is not pro-cop