Boston cop suspended for taking money from lost wallet (crime, home)

[bostongymjunkie]

Originally Posted by massnative71

I think most people understand the gap between reality and the "ideal" world, but people generally come on boards like this to vent (which they have every right to). This is free discussion, not a court room or disciplinary hearing.

I come here to learn and share knowledge, and sometimes engage in some--hopefully respectful and thoughtful--debate. I don't think most people come here to vent, and I don't think most come here for moral guidance. I do think some people come here in an attempt to prop themselves up by putting others down.

[msRB311]

It is ludicrous that one female cop is being roasted all over the media for this while millions of others with far more monney steal money every day...from your wallet.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by msRB311

I'm questionning why this made such a spectacle when there are people stealing from others all day every day.

Nobody here is defending other thieves. I already stated why the consequences of doing wrong are greater when in a position of public trust, a reason why most people aren't cut out for that life.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by bostongymjunkie

I don't think most people come here to vent

It's probably at least 50%.


Again, I don't have a problem with you sharing your knowledge.

[msRB311]

This was one idiot who chose to steal money from a wallet off duty. It wasn't a dept stealing. Seems like the state has already cracked down on that one. Notice how no one wants to be a cop anymore either so the caliber of candidates is getting less

[bostongymjunkie]

Originally Posted by massnative71

It's probably at least 50%.


Again, I don't have a problem with you sharing your knowledge.

Clearly you don't like the implication that you're "liberal" if you want her fired. I don't like the implication that I'm immoral if I withhold final judgement because I don't have all the facts and because I happen to know how these things work in real life.

[msRB311]

Again, there are boston cops who have done worse things and are still employed. That's also part of my issue here on this one.

[bostongymjunkie]

Originally Posted by msRB311

Again, there are boston cops who have done worse things and are still employed. That's also part of my issue here on this one.

She is also still employed.

[msRB311]

Originally Posted by bostongymjunkie

She is also still employed.

Did you write a letter to the city expressing that you want her out?

[bostongymjunkie]

Originally Posted by msRB311

Did you write a letter to the city expressing that you want her out?

Why would I do that?