[thatiscool]

something is wrong with the system if you need to be so paranoid with the policeman. it seems people are living under fear and police force in the U.S. can easily abuse their power and walk free.

Does anyone still remember the tragedy of Debian founder Ian Murdock suicided in San Francisco?

in EU or Asia, policeforce seems more approachable.

[P_I_Staker]

We live in a police state. We've also greatly expanded what we consider criminal, and drastically upped the punishment. The USA has some serious soul searching to do regarding morality/punishment, and basically nothing is happening on that front.

[Polylactic_acid]

The police in Australia are far from perfect but they seem like saints compared to American police. I have interacted with them a few times and it has always been very reasonable.

[P_I_Staker]

They're strip searching children, so I don't know that I'd hold them up as a shining example of excellent policing.

[Polylactic_acid]

Yes but at least they aren't shooting children. I know its a low bar to set but thats what people are discussing in this thread.