To be clear, I have little doubt that the metro Atlanta Police Officers that were arrested in the recent FBI sting are probably as guilty as the day is long. So this is not about me defending any dirty cops. When assigned to narcotics, it was a priority to work suspected dirty cop cases whenever there was a suspicion of wrong-doing.
As I drove home last night I heard a news update about the arrest of those dozen or so officers, specifically two that had just been granted bond. Here's my problem:
The reporter said in summary, "Two of the crooked cops busted in the FBI sting were before a judge today for a bond hearing. Two weeks ago they wore the uniform of their respective agencies, but today they were wearing orange jail uniforms."
Okay, I wouldn't typically have a problem with that statement, but I hear this often when police are accused of crimes. Then why is it different in other cases, such as....
"The suspected Fort Hood shooter was before a military judge today."
This is just one of MANY examples of people who were actually seen committing a crime and the press insists on giving them the benefit of the doubt by constantly saying they are "suspects".
Sorry...it just hits me wrong and burns by :neenerbutt
As I drove home last night I heard a news update about the arrest of those dozen or so officers, specifically two that had just been granted bond. Here's my problem:
The reporter said in summary, "Two of the crooked cops busted in the FBI sting were before a judge today for a bond hearing. Two weeks ago they wore the uniform of their respective agencies, but today they were wearing orange jail uniforms."
Okay, I wouldn't typically have a problem with that statement, but I hear this often when police are accused of crimes. Then why is it different in other cases, such as....
"The suspected Fort Hood shooter was before a military judge today."
This is just one of MANY examples of people who were actually seen committing a crime and the press insists on giving them the benefit of the doubt by constantly saying they are "suspects".
Sorry...it just hits me wrong and burns by :neenerbutt
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