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jojenns t1_j20lbou wrote

Reply to comment by stargrown in Globe Editorial Board: Boston police union needs to accept new realities of policing by GlobeOpinion

If your union isnt fighting for your collectively bargained rights just as vigorously perhaps its your union itself making you look like assholes?

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stargrown t1_j20mmkg wrote

If by “vigorous” you mean with ludicrous and unreasonable arguments, maybe? Negotiation strategy aside, maybe look at their track record?

I’m not aware of any other union defending any pedophiles or protecting any domestic abusers. Name another union which has published newsletters packed full of bigoted content.

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jojenns t1_j20ncqq wrote

There are losers rapists and domestic abusers in all unions. That POS going to president is unjustifiable and they should explain that. But that is all just noise unrelated to current negotiations, they are negotiating on behalf of all their members not just the shitty ones. Just like your union and every other union should be.

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stargrown t1_j20ogvl wrote

Wow really, in ALL unions? I think such a batshit crazy statement only goes to prove my original statement. That argument is so fucking insane I’m starting to think you’re Larry Calderone.

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jojenns t1_j20pj8s wrote

What you think because it isnt reported it doesnt happen? Thats the actual batshit crazy take. I got news for you there is trash in every industry. Pedos your target today? it isnt the police union where you will find most of them they are in a different nearly as powerful Boston union. But again all of this is completely irrelevant to the topic at hand its just noise and a waste of time.

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stargrown t1_j20q9cz wrote

You have a very sad outlook on the world my friend. Go lick a boot and bring some joy into your life.

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jojenns t1_j20ro1u wrote

Right I should probably say only cops are pedophiles fit myself right into your safe little box. The only problem is that ignores the reality of the world we are in. Its safer to pretend cops are the root of all of societys problems the only problem is their union is gonna expect you pay for that :)

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stargrown t1_j20s32k wrote

I said the police union makes other unions look bad. I get that you want to narrow the scope of the conversation so you can say “but their just doing right buy their members!!”

Nope, I said that because they do shitty things, such as defending and elevating pedophiles. Carry on.

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jojenns t1_j20srf5 wrote

I know it was crazy of me to think you were discussing any of the points highlighted in the article. Instead you wanted to discuss the previous union head who the BPD sent over to the DA to prosecute btw but everyone recanted. I know this is wayyyy too deep for you to think about but what should a unions position be when one of their members is accused of a crime and ultimately exonerated? Think they should just support their firing?

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giritrobbins t1_j268vpk wrote

The issue is police unions occupy a weird position it seems. They seemingly can't do any bad when every other union is evil. There seems to be no political will to try and bargain down and when its attempted they're soft on crime or something like Austin happens where the police stop doing their job with support from the state.

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