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[Discussion] Why are cops such bastards? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/anarchism@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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Like whats the root cause here?

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[–] 3 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Capitalism. Final answer.

Cops where also bastards in socialist states. They just defended a different ruling class

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    A ruling class that was / is hoarding wealth though, unless there is an example I'm not thinking of I think it still fits.

    Also we are talking root cause, so still a fit. Modern policing originates from capitalism and the protection of capital, so it works in that way as well.

    I'm still good with my answer

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    I just wanted to add that because many people tend to believe that the police will be "good" when socialist or communists take over the state.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago*

    Some people believe a centuries-dead palestinian dude who was executed by the imperialist state will take them to paradise or cure their cancer if they do enough zionism.

    I met a lady last week who believed aliens built the pyramids and chatgpt is akready agi.

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