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mowotlarx t1_j38h9dm wrote

Reply to comment by NetQuarterLatte in Teen violence spiraling out of control in NYC, Eric Adams and NYPD warn by someone_whoisthat

Ah yes, it's the teenage girls fault that a shitty cop with a track record of abuse decided to beat them over their heads with his fist when trying to break up a fight. Keep moving the goal posts and check back after we pay out another 6 figures in settlements because of that idiot cop.

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NetQuarterLatte t1_j38i6qc wrote

There were many factors that contributed to what happened there.

Some people only look at the factors contributed by the cop.

Other people only look at the factors contributed by girl.

It's hard to see the root causes holistically while being blinded by ideology, but I bet it's more comfortable than looking at the reality objectively.

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mowotlarx t1_j38s143 wrote

The "she ran into my fist" defence probably won't work for him. Objectively, NYPD are supposed to be trained in de-escalation, specifically tactics that can't kill people (head punches kill people, btw?) to subdue someone. This guy didn't do that. He has a history of abuse and complaints. There is no both sides to this.

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NetQuarterLatte t1_j390rup wrote

Because in your mind, the officer would’ve gone there to punch the girl no matter what happened prior to it.

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