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How a Toronto police complaints officer belittled a criticism about bike lanes β€” and why advocates say it’s a problem (www.thestar.com)
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[–] SamuelRJankis@lemmy.world 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

As someone who advocates for unions. The police unions seems pose quite a hazard for the public these days.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 18 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's because they're not unions in the traditional sense, they're rackets. From overtime schemes to protecting criminal cops, police unions are not trade-unions. It's gross.

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

How is that any different from construction or longshoremen unions? Both also with deep ties to organized crime, acting as a parasite on the economy.

[–] i_love_FFT@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 months ago

One of them also acts as a parasite for the public's safety.