Bingo. Cops are humans, I neither idolize nor hate them -- but they're operating on the same principle as most: selfish needs. They aren't some Super Hero Constitutional Savior. It's a job, and they have bosses.
If the guy who signs their checks (the mayor) tells them to not do something (eg, arrest their political allies even though they have committed felonious offenses) then they won't do it.
If the guy who signs their checks (the mayor) tells them to do something (eg, red flag your ass because a 'concerned coworker or neighbor' had their feelings hurt) then they will do it.
LEO’s have their hands tied. Even if they arrest him they need a prosecutor to press charges.
And a mayor/governor who wont cut their police budget when the leftists whine because their child molester heroes are dead/in jail.
Bingo. Cops are humans, I neither idolize nor hate them -- but they're operating on the same principle as most: selfish needs. They aren't some Super Hero Constitutional Savior. It's a job, and they have bosses.
If the guy who signs their checks (the mayor) tells them to not do something (eg, arrest their political allies even though they have committed felonious offenses) then they won't do it.
If the guy who signs their checks (the mayor) tells them to do something (eg, red flag your ass because a 'concerned coworker or neighbor' had their feelings hurt) then they will do it.