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Woman Arrested, Dragged Away After Speaking About Flock at City Council Meeting

218 points · 261 comments · latexr

  1. p_j_w · · focus · HN ↗
    >The cop said, “You’re under arrest,” grabbed her arms, and pulled her out of the room. “I can do this all night. I get paid by the hour,” the cop added.

    Two sentences showing precisely why no one can trust the police. Not only are they completely unaccountable, but they will trample your first amendment rights and do so with smug amusement in full public view. These are the kinds of people we're supposed to be happy to give massive surveillance power to?

    1. ostensible · · focus · HN ↗

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      1. JKCalhoun · · focus · HN ↗
        No.

        (I suppose I have a little more respect for her, though. We certainly need more citizens like her.)

        1. scottyah · · focus · HN ↗
          No, we do not. Throwing a tantrum is not conducive. If you actually cared about preventing the proliferation of flock cameras, you would hate this woman's actions. No solid arguments, no discussions, just making the opposition look like fools who just have rage and are using this case to feel important.
          1. chaps · · focus · HN ↗
            I care about preventing the proliferation of flock cameras (and more) and I do not hate this woman's actions even one bit.
            1. scottyah · · focus · HN ↗
              Well, I suppose people like you are the reason the cameras are being installed. A bit ironic, but makes sense in hindsight.
              1. chaps · · focus · HN ↗
                lol zing i don't even have a car
          2. text0404 · · focus · HN ↗
            > No solid arguments, no discussions

            From the article, she showed up to make solid arguments and have a discussion, but:

            "There was a resolution before the council that would trigger a review of the controversial camera systems, but Schrag moved to send the resolution to committee and prevent public comment on the issue."

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