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"Kidnappings", such as someone being a few hours late on exchanging custody of the kids with zero danger to them.

The cops used this 100 times over this one person. Will they be punished no?

Has someone checked if they didnt abuse their power over 100 other people? Very likely no.

> Of course lawsuits solve a problem. Reduce the incentive to do it. Remove the bad actors.

No they don’t. This is an ignorant statement to make knowing the history of lawsuits against police and how little to no effect that’s had on police abuse of power.

It’s just like gambling: who gives a shit if you’re playing with someone else’s money.