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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
of which a difference should never exist. To practice law in one way, however it strays away from law in the books, should never be tolerated. It's the same as saying 'yes, there's a law against denying black people the right to bear arms, but in practice, we'll let the states get away with it.' It's just plain wrong either way you look at it.
To me, a cop is nothing more than a civilian with powers to enforce just laws and protect people. The cop is no more or less special or privileged than any civilian.
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The difference has to exist. Not all laws can be enforced with the same regularity, nor can all law be applied equally. It's called discretion, and its a critical component of the criminal justice system.
Cops have it.
Prosecutors have it.
Judges have it.
In a system built by, and ran by humans, discretion must exist.
Police officers have more power in this country than you or I. They are officers of the peace, and enforcers of law. They are "the thin blue line".
Your ideals are fine and dandy, but they are very much out of step with the real world.