Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments

ChrisXVI · 06-05-2020, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Chris I respect you, but that's just not true. I understand everyone's is all pissed off at cops right now, but a statement like that is ridiculous.

And if you and others feel that way, then call the hairstylist to come over when someone is breaking into your house, when someone is trying to hurt you or your family, when someone does something to your wife or kids. Or hell, call the the hairstylist when you or your family is in danger and need help. I'm sure they'll drop their scissors and come over.

I know a lot of officers. And 99% of them are wonderful and caring people who go out and put their ass on the line daily. They get **** on because of the deeds and actions of a small percentage of officers that made terrible mistakes or are just plain pieces of ****. That small percentage and the media and politicians have demonized police officers all over this country. It's awful.

Holding a large group of people responsible for the actions of a small percentage is just not right.

On average it takes 840 training hours to become a police officer. To become a barber: 1500 hours.

Many trades require hundreds of hours more in training than police. In Louisiana entry-level police require 360 hours in training. To be a licensed manicurist, you'll need 500 hours.

skymike · 06-05-2020, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

On average it takes 840 training hours to become a police officer. To become a barber: 1500 hours.

FYI, I support Police.
I bought paid for 2 guys dinner 3 nights ago at a restaurant in my
Barrio, where a lot of you wouldnt live.
Just BECAUSE they are Police.
Thats how it is.

TheOak · 06-05-2020, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I've heard that in at least parts of US, police officers go through a fairly brief induction into the occupation.

In Finland, police officers go through a 3-year bachelor's degree level education to become qualified for the occupation.

Granted, it's much different being a cop in Finland than being one in US, but as I'm close friends with one - I know they do face difficult situations over here as well.

Training is very important but I would say our programs lack sufficient periodic screening to determine who is fit for duty.

FinSaint · 06-05-2020, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Training is very important but I would say our programs lack sufficient periodic screening to determine who is fit for duty.

That's true for here as well. Cops here don't have periodic screenings nor have a scheduled chance to talk to a professional to unburden themselves.

Problem is that Finnish people tend to be quite introverted and we self-medicate ourselves with alcohol instead of talking to anyone about our problems, since we don't want to burden others with our problems.

Also, violence here tends to be directed at ourselves or our immediate family, not strangers.

We have our share of social and racial problems, but nothing compared to what you guys are going through.

All I'm saying is that being a law enforcement officer is a very difficult profession, which makes hard demands on an individual. It also is the kind of profession that draws in individuals who enjoy a position of authority and the prestige the job gives you, while others perceive it as a calling to help their community.

Long hours, high stress, budget cuts, being undermanned, and rarely getting the appreciation they deserve - sometimes I wonder how we have any cops to begin with.

TheOak · 06-05-2020, 01:10 PM

There isn't anyone on this board that I wouldn't have a drink with.

Much to the contrary, some of you would require me to have two drinks

neugey · 06-05-2020, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

There isn't anyone on this board that I wouldn't have a drink with.

Much to the contrary, some of you would require me to have two drinks

That's what they call a two-drink minimum

Danno · 06-05-2020, 10:02 PM

spkb25 · 06-06-2020, 04:52 AM

Today is June 6 and I'm here to remind you that Drew Brees is now pathetic and some black American people have selective outrage. After all the protest, new laws, money flowing into those communities nothing will change and they'll still be killing each other. Have a great day.

saintsfan1976 · 06-06-2020, 08:18 AM

Imagine the progress we could make as a nation by holding our communities and leaders as accountable as we do a few violent police officers.

I pray for the day we can all treat each other as brothers and sisters. Racism is not inherent, it’s taught. In today’s world it’s not only taught, it’s promoted at the expense of each other’s understanding of one another.

jeanpierre · 06-07-2020, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Imagine the progress we could make as a nation by holding our communities and leaders as accountable as we do a few violent police officers.

I pray for the day we can all treat each other as brothers and sisters. Racism is not inherent, it’s taught. In today’s world it’s not only taught, it’s promoted at the expense of each other’s understanding of one another.

SAINTSFAN1976 - 2024

06-05-2020, 10:13 PM	#1
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by jnormand Chris I respect you, but that's just not true. I understand everyone's is all pissed off at cops right now, but a statement like that is ridiculous. And if you and others feel that way, then call the hairstylist to come over when someone is breaking into your house, when someone is trying to hurt you or your family, when someone does something to your wife or kids. Or hell, call the the hairstylist when you or your family is in danger and need help. I'm sure they'll drop their scissors and come over. I know a lot of officers. And 99% of them are wonderful and caring people who go out and put their ass on the line daily. They get ** on because of the deeds and actions of a small percentage of officers that made terrible mistakes or are just plain pieces of **. That small percentage and the media and politicians have demonized police officers all over this country. It's awful. Holding a large group of people responsible for the actions of a small percentage is just not right. On average it takes 840 training hours to become a police officer. To become a barber: 1500 hours. Many trades require hundreds of hours more in training than police. In Louisiana entry-level police require 360 hours in training. To be a licensed manicurist, you'll need 500 hours.

06-05-2020, 11:51 PM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by ChrisXVI On average it takes 840 training hours to become a police officer. To become a barber: 1500 hours. FYI, I support Police. I bought paid for 2 guys dinner 3 nights ago at a restaurant in my Barrio, where a lot of you wouldnt live. Just BECAUSE they are Police. Thats how it is.

06-05-2020, 03:42 PM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by FinSaint I've heard that in at least parts of US, police officers go through a fairly brief induction into the occupation. In Finland, police officers go through a 3-year bachelor's degree level education to become qualified for the occupation. Granted, it's much different being a cop in Finland than being one in US, but as I'm close friends with one - I know they do face difficult situations over here as well. Training is very important but I would say our programs lack sufficient periodic screening to determine who is fit for duty.

06-05-2020, 04:24 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,957	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by TheOak Training is very important but I would say our programs lack sufficient periodic screening to determine who is fit for duty. That's true for here as well. Cops here don't have periodic screenings nor have a scheduled chance to talk to a professional to unburden themselves. Problem is that Finnish people tend to be quite introverted and we self-medicate ourselves with alcohol instead of talking to anyone about our problems, since we don't want to burden others with our problems. Also, violence here tends to be directed at ourselves or our immediate family, not strangers. We have our share of social and racial problems, but nothing compared to what you guys are going through. All I'm saying is that being a law enforcement officer is a very difficult profession, which makes hard demands on an individual. It also is the kind of profession that draws in individuals who enjoy a position of authority and the prestige the job gives you, while others perceive it as a calling to help their community. Long hours, high stress, budget cuts, being undermanned, and rarely getting the appreciation they deserve - sometimes I wonder how we have any cops to begin with.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

06-05-2020, 01:10 PM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments There isn't anyone on this board that I wouldn't have a drink with. Much to the contrary, some of you would require me to have two drinks

06-05-2020, 01:11 PM	#6
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,612 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by TheOak There isn't anyone on this board that I wouldn't have a drink with. Much to the contrary, some of you would require me to have two drinks That's what they call a two-drink minimum

06-05-2020, 10:02 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,654	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments

06-06-2020, 04:52 AM	#8
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,060	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Today is June 6 and I'm here to remind you that Drew Brees is now pathetic and some black American people have selective outrage. After all the protest, new laws, money flowing into those communities nothing will change and they'll still be killing each other. Have a great day.

06-06-2020, 08:18 AM	#9
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,564 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Imagine the progress we could make as a nation by holding our communities and leaders as accountable as we do a few violent police officers. I pray for the day we can all treat each other as brothers and sisters. Racism is not inherent, it’s taught. In today’s world it’s not only taught, it’s promoted at the expense of each other’s understanding of one another.

06-07-2020, 03:23 PM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Imagine the progress we could make as a nation by holding our communities and leaders as accountable as we do a few violent police officers. I pray for the day we can all treat each other as brothers and sisters. Racism is not inherent, it’s taught. In today’s world it’s not only taught, it’s promoted at the expense of each other’s understanding of one another. SAINTSFAN1976 - 2024

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