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Originally posted by: nemesis
Just a thought for all to consider.
I understand the need for laws, a judicial system, etc. We are, after all pitiful creatures unable of proper behavior in social situations and groups of two or more. This, therefor requires some sort of enforcement force. So we have police.
The problem with police, as we see far too often, is that they are us. They are just as likely the criminal or as cruel or as untrustworthy as the next person. They can be hero or villain. You see both on the news with regularity.
Which brings me to my problem with these "sting" operations.
Like Off Kilter i question the purpose behind the operation. I question its validity. I certainly question its value since the only true result will be the collection of fine monies and a perhaps a broken marriage for a hapless usband or two. And is it the police's job to be the impetus of a break up?
I know that this type of operation has been upheld in the courts as legal but think about this. If these supposed law enforcers had not created an illegal situation and inticed these men to show up, would a crime ever have been commited? No.
As far as i'm concerned the police are as guilty as the men that showed up looking for prostitutes. In my mind, the cops are the prostitutes in this case and have themselves commited a crime.
Think about it. I'm not saying Raymer and the boys are without blame for seeking out the whores, but i am saying the cops are wrong also.
Originally posted by: nemesis
Just a thought for all to consider.
I understand the need for laws, a judicial system, etc. We are, after all pitiful creatures unable of proper behavior in social situations and groups of two or more. This, therefor requires some sort of enforcement force. So we have police.
The problem with police, as we see far too often, is that they are us. They are just as likely the criminal or as cruel or as untrustworthy as the next person. They can be hero or villain. You see both on the news with regularity.
Which brings me to my problem with these "sting" operations.
Like Off Kilter i question the purpose behind the operation. I question its validity. I certainly question its value since the only true result will be the collection of fine monies and a perhaps a broken marriage for a hapless usband or two. And is it the police's job to be the impetus of a break up?
I know that this type of operation has been upheld in the courts as legal but think about this. If these supposed law enforcers had not created an illegal situation and inticed these men to show up, would a crime ever have been commited? No.
As far as i'm concerned the police are as guilty as the men that showed up looking for prostitutes. In my mind, the cops are the prostitutes in this case and have themselves commited a crime.
Think about it. I'm not saying Raymer and the boys are without blame for seeking out the whores, but i am saying the cops are wrong also.
Real nice! I hope the next time you need a cop you remember this post.
The percentage of bad cops compared to good ones is very low.
Prostitution in an area leads to other crimes. That is a fact.
