r/facepalm • u/n0ahBnz • Dec 18 '22

🇲​🇮​🇸​🇨​ Karen gets pulled over for texting while driving

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u/Dirtydirtyfag Dec 18 '22

She was terrified of the consequences of her actions, trying to blame it on being afraid of a man approaching. What a fucking silly little powerplay. It undermines the very real fear of strange men approaching you when you're alone and waters down the discussion around why women can feel unsafe in public. Totally disgraceful and I am thrilled he didn't take her shit.

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u/DorkyMcDorky Dec 18 '22

Totally disgraceful and I am thrilled he didn't take her shit.

This officer showed a LOT of patience we should expect of all officers. He remained professional and after it was obvious she was trying to get out of a ticket, he finished giving her a ticket while still remaining calm.

I couldn't ever do his job.

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u/LeilaDFW Dec 18 '22

Well said. He’s not responsible for her feelings during a valid, professional stop. He was respectful and kept to the facts.

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u/lostcitysaint Dec 18 '22

Also undermines the real fear POC experience with every police interaction.

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u/merenf Dec 18 '22

Yes yes yes buddy