Cory Booker's epic speech honoring fallen police officers proves that Democrats are the party of defending the police, not defunding

[Ralph Norton]

He died after a cop kneeled on his neck for 14 minutes. Now, his family can finally sue.


Court Denies Qualified Immunity To Cops Who Beat An Innocent Man To Death

No cop was ever trained to do these things thus 'qualified immunity' doesn't apply.

 

[pknopp]

No cop was ever trained to do these things thus 'qualified immunity' doesn't apply.

And yet courts applied it many times.

 

[Thinker101]

 

[Anomalism]

And yet courts applied it many times.

The couple of links you provided showed cops fighting for it and losing. I think you're full of crap.

 

[martybegan]

If you violate a person's rights you will not be protected by qualified immunity, dumbass. You're ignorant, and so is anybody else that doesn't understand why this is an awful idea. Qualified immunity is extremely important for cops trying to do the right thing.

The real problem was when qualified immunity was extended from law enforcement officers who are required to follow strict procedures to acquire said immunity to other government agents who don't have such procedures.

It's why they feel they can push unconstitutional edicts without worry.

 

[pknopp]

The couple of links you provided showed cops fighting for it and losing. I think you're full of crap.

Yes, they lost it after lower courts had granted it.

 

[Anomalism]

Yes, they lost it after lower courts had granted it.

Looks like the system worked and those cops faced judgment for their crimes.

 

[pknopp]

Looks like the system worked and those cops faced judgment for their crimes.

As I said, we are finally chipping away.

 

[Anomalism]

As I said, we are finally chipping away.

Well it kind of seems like some left wingers are against qualified immunity entirely, which is retarded.

 

[pknopp]

Well it kind of seems like some left wingers are against qualified immunity entirely, which is retarded.

I can't think where it's ever a viable excuse.

 

[g5000]

What police need more than anything is a lot more training. That is what we need to fund.

Meanwhile, the New Right has been calling for the police to be defunded on a daily basis on this forum.

 

[Flash]

On June 8th 2020, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Karen Bass, and others introduced the Justice in Policing Act. This would’ve ended qualified immunity, weakened police unions, and made other necessary reforms. Republicans blocked it, and continue to till this day.

LOL!

...and the Moon is made of cheese.

 

[Anomalism]

I can't think where it's ever a viable excuse.

Sometimes agency protocol causes problems. Sometimes it's just cops doing their jobs the way they were trained to. In that situation the agency should be liable, not the officer following protocol and acting within the scope of their duties.

 

[Anomalism]

What police need more than anything is a lot more training. That is what we need to fund.

Meanwhile, the New Right has been calling for the police to be defunded on a daily basis on this forum.

If you want badass cops that train all the time you'll have to pay them more too. We can barely meet recruiting needs as it is.

 

[TNHarley]

QI should be ended.
There are so many videos out there that show exactly why. Cops do not give a flying FUCK about your rights.

 

[Ralph Norton]

Meanwhile, the New Right has been calling for the police to be defunded on a daily basis on this forum.

Who would that be?

 

[pknopp]

Sometimes agency protocol causes problems. Sometimes it's just cops doing their jobs the way they were trained to. In that situation the agency should be liable, not the officer following protocol and acting within the scope of their duties.

No, they should never be trained to violate people's rights. If the system won't stop that, a few officers being charged will change that.

 

[g5000]

Who would that be?

You haven't noticed? Seriously? It's literally every day.

For example:

Congress can begin by passing a Bill cutting funds by 15% to the IRS, DoJ and FBI.
Then hear the screams.

Trump’s call to defund DOJ, FBI puts Senate, House GOP at odds

Former President Trump’s call for Congress to defund the Department of Justice and the FBI in response to growing legal pressure creates a new headache for Republican leaders on Capitol Hill and ma…

thehill.com

 

[g5000]

Who would that be?

More:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/10/house-republicans-defund-calls/

Trump comment adds fuel to House push to cut DOJ funds - Roll Call

House Republicans have floated the use of congressional spending power to respond to the state felony charges filed against Donald Trump.

rollcall.com

“We control the power of the purse, and that’s, we’re gonna have to look at the appropriations process and limit funds going to some of these agencies, particularly the ones who are engaging in the most egregious behavior,” Jordan said.

Fox News host Maria Bartiromo asked whether that included the Justice Department and FBI, and Jordan said it did.

 

[Ralph Norton]

You haven't noticed? Seriously? It's literally every day.

For example:

Trump’s call to defund DOJ, FBI puts Senate, House GOP at odds

Former President Trump’s call for Congress to defund the Department of Justice and the FBI in response to growing legal pressure creates a new headache for Republican leaders on Capitol Hill and ma…

thehill.com

The linked article says nothing about defunding the police.
I have no idea what Doc7505's comment means without context.