Oversight Needed

In connection with my last post:

Looking at the facebook and other social media profiles 

of our local law enforcement here in rural, Southwest

Georgia, it is painfully evident that not one of these 

souls is in any position to be an 'officer of the peace.'

Certainly they aren't in a position to be holding people's

lives in their hands with ultimate authority and loaded

firearms.

The profiles I saw (and mind you, this is only what is

available to the public) were filled with racist commentary,

pro-Trump diatribes against liberals, violent rhetoric, 

conspiracy theories, homophobia, religious extremism, and 

many more disturbing ideas and imagery.

An actual post from local law enforcement officer's facebook page

We all know you can't separate those kinds of feelings 

and positions from your working self, and in high-emotion

situations where people's true nature takes over...this is

a disastrous set-up.

There needs to be a watchdog group for keeping tabs

on those in law enforcement, jailers, security guards,

etc. and make certain they are fit for the job.

(We also have several firefighters with Klan connections/

involvement: The people who decide whether or not to save 

the lives of citizens are probably important to observe, too.)

We need monitoring, documenting, and taking action against 

the prejudicial and unfit behaviors and commentary of those 

who are entrusted to keep us safe. Because just like mass

shooters and other terrorists who leave a trail of warning

signs prior to committing atrocities, cops can be seen 'going'

bad from a mile away. 

If only someone were doing something about it...

Someone out there must be working on this, so if you are 

and need assistance, let us know. And if you are one of 

many groups/individuals currently doing this, let me

know so we can promote where people can find out more 

about their watchmen.

We need to coordinate this information and make it 

known far and wide. The Good Ol' Boys Club is in

need of being shut down. Time IS up.

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Our Supposed Role Models Are Failing Us

There can be no valid campaign against bullying

in America until the ultimate, empowered bullies in 

law enforcement are held accountable for their crimes 

and stopped from causing further harm.

No child will ever listen to a call to 'act more humanely'

or 'take responsibility' if the community members they

are told to honor and emulate are out of control and

beyond reproach.

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Anger Management

If there is neither a 'carrot' or a 'stick'

being used to motivate change, there

will be no change.

Human beings will generally try to

get away with whatever they are

able to, so when here are no real

repercussions for bad behavior, the

stigma against such behavior 

ceases to exist.

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When it becomes necessary to support the obvious

Having to defend an attitude that is distinctly

anti-CORRUPT cop feels a little like having to

defend myself against massive air polluters or

anti-child rapists. It's absurd that one should have to 

take such a stand on clear matters of injustice and 

human horrors. 

But, this is evidently the insane world we live in these days.

So, unapologetic, clear, fearful, I will take 

my stand against those in power who are unfit to

hold power. There are far too many. Their crimes are far

too heinous. Their power seems far too unstoppable.

But courage starts with a single, simple act, often without 

a clear plan or a clear answer. Sometimes you just have to stop

thinking about solutions and take action. Together, maybe

we can find a way to win.

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