[angus-prune]

Most western democracies dont publicise arrests and mugshots like the US. Most of these countries are more free and have better functioning democracies than the USA. In fact, many coutries would consider publicising every minor arrest as an imposition on personal freedom and a massive overstep by the government.

I do agree that police should be filmable in almost all circumstances.

[kbelder]

Ah, Europe loves its secret courts.

[kreeben]

It's so lovely when HN discussions derail into USA vs Europe. Divisiveness, internet's favorite thing.

[clove]

The parent comment was comparing the US to other western democracies.