I think the mistake many people made was that "Defund the police" wasn't against the police, it was against law and order and the law abiding citizenry. "Back the blue" wasn't really the appropriate counter to it (but close enough for most purposes).
I think the mistake many people made was that "Defund the police" wasn't against the police, it was against law and order and the law abiding citizenry. "Back the blue" wasn't really the appropriate counter to it (but close enough for most purposes).