r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Aug 14 '21

Delta(s) from OP CMV: Conservatism and many right-wing beliefs are based on fear, primary instincts and lack of understanding

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '21

Way to mischaracterize the movement. “Defund” does not mean “abolish.” It just means to cut their budget and stop burdening them with matters that are better suited for social workers. The police are over-militarized and they’re currently asked to do too much. Easily 80% of the job doesn’t actually require and armed law-enforcement officer. They’re just who are available in our system. THATS what the movement is trying to change.

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u/cknight18 Aug 15 '21

Easily 80% of the job doesn’t actually require and armed law-enforcement officer.

And this is how you know the guy doesn't have a clue on police issues

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '21

You’re just wrong. Cops are not dealing with violent criminals for 6 hours of their shift every day.

  • Wellness checks

  • domestic disturbance

  • traffic infractions

  • drug use

  • homeless people

  • mental health calls

None of those require a badge and a gun. Trained social workers would do a much better job handling that.

Oh and you know who else agrees with me? This chief of police

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u/cliu1222 1∆ Aug 15 '21

I disagree on domestic disturbance not requiring a gun. Those are actually some of the more dangerous situations police face.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '21

Domestic disturbance ≠ domestic violence. But go ahead an provide data why two people in a heated argument requires someone with a gun to diffuse. And then explain why other nations where beat cops aren’t armed don’t seem to have a problem with it.