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American police are out of control (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I want all American police abolished today and I don't care what happens next. Moderate change is the same as no change, and the current state of this crisis is our demise.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Such wild mentality, you'll be one of the first eaten.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

are you flirting with me

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Sure. The leopards are a little fat but they can swing by.