FBI Didn't Knock Down a Suspect's Door Because 'It Was an Affluent Neighborhood'

Post by bryanrasmussen » Mon, Apr 11, 2022, 12:06 PM UTC

DennisP wrote: post #143

heavyset_go wrote: post #132

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The median salary for cops in this state is $105k a year. The median salary for software engineers in this state is $89k. Sheriffs make much more than your median cop does.

I think the general point raised by GP stands up pretty well. Even if sheriffs make a little more than devs in some states, it's not that extra bit of money that gives them a lot more political power. But just for another data point, in California the average salary for a software developer is $139K, while the average for sheriffs is $28/hour. https://www.indeed.com/career/sheriff/salaries/CA https://www.indeed.com/c…

Post by [deleted] » Mon, Apr 11, 2022, 12:10 PM UTC

ajsnigrutin wrote: post #105

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So why not use the same tactics for both, rich and poor? Or is violence reserved for poorer people?

Usually some rich old guy won't shoot at cops, when they come knocking at the door. Those people use lawyers, not guns.

Post by lalopalota » Mon, Apr 11, 2022, 12:13 PM UTC

jollybean wrote: post #102

? The FBI have information about the people they are nabbing and already have a risk profile. If the people the are grabbing have zero history of violence, no gun ownership, no gang association, there's no reason to smash down the door. Even judging by neighbourhood: It's probably unfair but my bet is diplomats don't generally get into shootouts with the cops. They could probably safely do the same in middle class ne…

Post by LudwigNagasena » Mon, Apr 11, 2022, 12:18 PM UTC

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Kids have obvious value to their parents. That’s like one of the most basic evolutionary instincts.

Sure. But then you have to argue that John T. Walton provided $18 billion of value to his parents. And if Sam Walton were taxed at 100% for all wealth over $100 million, so John Walton were only worth $20 million, then would John have provided less value to his parents? My parents spend several $100,000 on my upbringing. Does that represent my value to my parents? The children from the world's poorest families also p…

Post by AniseAbyss » Mon, Apr 11, 2022, 12:19 PM UTC

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> people in the neighbourhood are politically influent, that's why they are treated that way, not because they are rich When (and where) is there a difference? What neighborhoods are there where rich people reside who have no more social or political influence than people living in The Projects?

>What neighborhoods are there where rich people reside who have no more social or political influence than people living in The Projects? Compared to this one? Nearly all of them. The neighborhoods in Mountain View are filled with affluent people that have no connection to federal politicians and no influence over the FBI at all.