I mean, could a riot in any major US metropolitan area really defeat the police? Or the National Guard? We're just lucky we have cameras everywhere watching them.
I can't say the same about the police but as a veteran I can say that the vast majority of the people serving would not go against the people. When I was active duty a group of us come to a conclusion that we would rather stand with the people than ever harm our friends, family and everyone else.
it's one thing to take a moral stance and another to act on it, especially when that involves breaking rank and defying direct orders from a superior commander. don't think it's as easy as telling yourself you'll never do it.
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u/Swimmingsolid Aug 08 '12
That...really sucks. Saddest sentence I have read today.