macadore
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You see, that’s the problem. Cops stereotype and often get the wrong people. You’re saying cops arrest people because they don’t like their clothes, hair, vehicles, or anything else. I believe you. Unlike you, I think that’s reprehensible. If the cops are too lazy or stupid to do the job right, they should be fired before they can hurt innocent people.I kinda have some idea what cops look for, what attracts their attention, what makes them do a traffic stop or a pedestrian check. What attracts their attention is people who are displaying and acting out in ways that many people wouldn't even notice. Cops don't have to work hard at all finding people that need checking out - the fools are practically waving flags and shooting off flares that say "look at me!!".
Displaying takes many forms. Clothes, hair, motor vehicle, possessions carried or worn. Acting out takes many forms. Loud and rowdy, drunk and wobbly, zombied out, furtive movements, shifty eyes, all the standard cliches.
If you get time, read The Innocent Man by John Grisham. It is the true story of an innocent man being sent to death row simply because he acted strange and could not defend himself. That made him an easy target. I grew up not far from Ada, OK (where the events took place). I have relatives living there and know many of the people mentioned in the book. I know the lead detective mentioned in the book. Given your mindset, you probably won’t believe the book. I do.
Not that it matters, but I am as old as you are. Age does not necessarily imply wisdom. One year of experience twenty times does not equal twenty years of experience. Some people learn slowly, and many believe what they’re told rather than doing their own thinking. I’m not saying you fit in that category, but your age does not make your argument more credible.