
Originally Posted by
KG4CGC
Tom, they are making entertainment in much the same way a cruel child pokes a hamster in a cage with a pencil. Is that police work?
I've always thought it fascinating how we can support a police state way of looking at life when we agree with the way it is done or who it is targeting. The police who work the beat know who is who in those neighborhoods. These tactics they use are just another example of the power trip some Law Enforcement Officers and departments are on, and we applaud them.
I must add that quite honestly, the fact that we consider this entertainment, not even to mention the smug sense of satisfaction watching these programs gives some of our population, really just shows how we've become less civilized in this country and more of a vengeful nature.
Consider that much of what we do in the name of Law and Order in this country, really exacerbates the problem. Showing this stuff on TV shows that even if they get Manuel Rodriguez or Alvin Greene off the street today, it's just a vicious cycle or self fulfilling prophecy if you will, the system is set up to keep the new ones coming on the scene to keep feeding the Beast.