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2na fisherman

(39 posts)
9. Border Agent Charged
Mon Jul 21, 2025, 11:36 AM
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Too many LEO's are abusing anabolic steroids to pump up their body image of masculinity and authority. And "Roid Rage" is a real side effect so we have more police brutality and violence against citizens which departments must defend in courts. The mindset of those who seek such employment seems to be tilted on the side of those who think, oh boy, I get to kick some ass, versus those who think, maybe I can do some good and protect citizens from criminals. And there are those who are not qualified to do anything else but barely pass police academy training (with no national minimum standards) to put in their 15 years and retire with a good pension and health care benefits. Once inside the system, there is extreme pressure to defend the "blue line" against accountability by an unspoken code of silence. It can become dangerous to be known as an officer who finks to Internal Affairs. So kudos to all good cops who keep the peace while defending constitutional rights.

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