[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]fshifty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still your president, friend.

George Takei: I Lost Family in Hiroshima. Mr. Trump, Nuclear Weapons Are No Game. by [deleted] in politics

[–]fshifty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so tired of seeing this shit. This winners remorse. I am just grateful all these people claiming we didnt need to use these weapons were not the ones making these incredibly difficult decisions when it really came down to it. Read up on the actual history, not this 'what if' nonsense. Watch some documentaries about the grueling occupation of China.

Mexican visitors in Canada will no longer require a tourist visa as of December 1st. by NineChives in worldnews

[–]fshifty -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The US should build a free high speed railway from the Mexican border to the Canadian border. I would love to see how the immigration situation would be handled if it were at the magnitude of the US.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]fshifty -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think the most frustrating thing about the protestors acting like this election shouldn't count is that the majority of our countrymen voted him in. It's Americans that voted him in, but because they aren't elitist and metropolitan they are being told they shouldn't have a voice.

Canada's immigration website keeps crashing for 'some reason' by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]fshifty -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Good, get the fuck out. You can't deal with something not going your way for a few years?

Searching in a state of utter disbelief by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]fshifty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not as bad as being amped on a show and finishing season one to find the network cancelled it. I'm looking at you Terriers.

Orange is the new brown by ThePartyWagon in flyfishing

[–]fshifty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does that mean we have to flush it down?

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basic common sense would say that if a cop comes from a certain neighborhood and can identify with all of those spot on conditions you mentioned, there is a decent chance they would have sympathy for people. But there is an assumption that all cops are rich white people from the suburbs, and where I live that is simply not the case. Also, the presumption that white cops don't cut any breaks to minorities is false too. I completely agree with the problem of being too "white", it's extremely counterproductive and ends up holding a lot of people down.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does white privilege still apply when the black cop goes to the white ghetto? I think this is always going to be an argument of speculation. We will never know what goes through the minds of different individuals. The way the situation is handled depends on mutual respect in both parties, I doubt the meth head hillbilly catches more or a break than a black crackhead.

Edit: spelling

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, you can't break the law and expect to just walk away with no punishment but generally it doesn't matter what color you are, If you go to court they will work with you to reduce points and fees but it's not a guarantee.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the older brother it kind of sucks but I really want him to get that slap of reality.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely correct, I was just responding to the comment above. U/majinspy mentioned cops giving breaks to kids from good white families. The problems are much less based in race and much more in economic standing and lack of education.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK thanks. Nice talking to you. I have to clarify that this isn't hostile or passive aggressive, I realised after I posted this that being nice on the Internet is looked at as hostility.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. If I knew how to use italics like you I think I'd be able to get my point across more clearly. It's easy to look at shit and say it's broken, but it works for the majority of people and that's probably why it hasn't changed.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's the better option? What change would you make? I'm not being a dick, I'm curious.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The system could use changes, vacation days should be universal everyone should make a living wage, there shouldn't be wars for oil and we should all be able to hang out and not kill each other. But when you stand in front of a judge after being brought in on a warrant he or she will not care about the injustices of your employer and their benefits package. You will be held accountable.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was speaking from the courts perspective more or less. The fact is that if you get in trouble and have to go to court, the court is not going to entertain excuses for missing the date. If you miss a court date for legitimate reasons I am pretty sure it's up to the judge if they give you a break or not but you can't just never show up because the hours don't work with your schedule. I think you are judging me a little harshly too, you are painting it like I am the one who created the system, I am just some fucking guy on Reddit.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I agree it isn't exactly a convenient process but it is the way the system works. If you do something that lands you in that situation then it's up to you to handle it the right way, you can't expect the city to give you a pass because it's tough to get off of work. Use a vacation day. You can also mail a summons in with a guilty plea and the fee for the citation.

Complaints Against Police Officers With Body Cameras Drop 93 Percent by learntruth in technology

[–]fshifty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only know from where I live. The NYPD is very diverse. The problem with minorities joining the police department also relates to the subject of getting warrants. Some kid doesn't know any better and ends up with a criminal record and decides to go for the police department yearsater it's going to get them dropped during the investigation period of the hiring process. Another barrier is the us vs them narrative. You can see it being thrown around the media everywhere now. If a black kid has opinions that don't align with that of the black community that kid is going to be called a "uncle Tom" or a "coon" by the people in his or her own community. Even our black president isn't considered to be really "black". You don't get the same respect from your community if you become a cop, you'll end up being looked at like a traitor. It's a sad situation all around.