[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=svelte]You’re right scaredy.
All cops are assholes who would cover up their own buddies doing anything.
In fact, had you been standing there, you would have run right over and pushed the cop off of him because you are not a bad citizen. It would have been immediately obvious to you that the man was dying. You would have been first one to do the right thing. I can see it now. The man with the handle “scaredy” saving a man’s life.
I think you should join the police force and clean that organization up.[/quote]
citizens have no duty to rescue. You could be dying in the street and i could walk over your body with no repercussions.
Cops on the other hand arguably have a duty to rescue. So if they see someone in distress, they are legally required (some believe) to rescue.
Also, only an idiot would have assaulted the police in that situation.
If floyd had died with no witnesses, I guaranfuckingtee you those other officers would not have ratted out their buddy. 100% guarantee.
…society has evolved into a very messed up situation. I wouldn’t be a cop under any circumstances, let alone the current clusterfuck.[/quote]
[quote] Commentary: Why do riots happen and what can be done to stop them? Two psychologists explain.
…Research shows that crowds act differently than do individuals. Responsibility is diluted and crowds egg each other on. People can justify outrageous behavior and acting out in ways they would not on their own. Violent perpetrators can slip away and
hide in the crowd. Angry, destructive people can act with no motive except giving vent to their frustrations.
Crowds breed a sense of “us” and create a sense of belonging. This can be positive if they remain peaceful. When a small group becomes violent, research shows that a majority will call them out and demand they stop. The psychology becomes one of defining the aggressors as “not us.” However, if the police respond to the whole group as if they are all aggressors and the police treat all protesters as potential law breakers, it has the effect of uniting the protesters against the police. The group unites, but in a sinister way.
