Tampa cops pepper spray a guy to death

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Originally Posted by plthijinx

i can't stand cops that abuse their job.

Many share the same disgust. But then I always cite the perfect example of civilians doing the exact same thing. One will either entertain their emotions or follow the facts. Mission Accomplished. Most are so easily manipulated by their feelings as to even know Saddam had WMDs. Cops may do same.

It is politically incorrect among extremists. But moderates learn why cops make these mistakes. Frontline on PBS demonstrated what happens when someone foolishly entertains instinct rather than make decisions only in facts. The Confessions shows how cops and prosecutors routinely entertained their emotions to keep accusing an increasing number of 'suspects' in a rape and killing. At least one was in a town nearby the Cellar (in PA) when cops in Norfolk VA were accusing even him of rape / murder.

When obvious that cops were illogical, still, the system refused to exonerate the accused. Seven people, completely unrelated and unknown to each other, just all decided to rape and murder one lady in her apartment?

Long time later, a repeat rapist was discovered to have done this all by his lonesome. How could cops be so corrupt as to jump to conclusions?

Like I said, if you knew Saddam had WMDS, then you too are just as easily deceived. Do not follow the facts. Also entertain your emotions.

At this point, many may have downloaded "The Confessions" long ago when originally discussed. It is not an isolated event. A problem especially worse in TX where prosecutors even admit the imprisoned are innocent. And still refuse to release the prisoner or expunge records. Emotion (also called a political agenda) is more important. Many cops entertain their emotions rather than deal with facts and reality. Because, well, how many also knew those Saddam WMDs were not justified by any facts? Welcome to a glass house.

We can blame people. Or we can address the actual problem. One similar example is the Tea Party. This problem goes far beyond cops.