I’ve said it before and will say it again, the “thin blue line” is Bullshit! It’s a myth promoted to differentiate between cops and the criminals. It aids in fostering an “us against them” attitude. At the same time, and to its detriment the sentiment also sets up a dynamic where it differentiates cops from law abiding citizens retaining the “us against them” attitude. This mythos is the main reason why so many "good cops" cover for "bad cops". Oddly enough this dynamic benefits government whether or not individuals in the government consciously do anything to push it. To me it sounds like a typical divide and conquer technique.
Holding Cops Accountable
Holding Cops Accountable
Holding Cops Accountable
I’ve said it before and will say it again, the “thin blue line” is Bullshit! It’s a myth promoted to differentiate between cops and the criminals. It aids in fostering an “us against them” attitude. At the same time, and to its detriment the sentiment also sets up a dynamic where it differentiates cops from law abiding citizens retaining the “us against them” attitude. This mythos is the main reason why so many "good cops" cover for "bad cops". Oddly enough this dynamic benefits government whether or not individuals in the government consciously do anything to push it. To me it sounds like a typical divide and conquer technique.