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Cecil Terwilliger · 07-14-2016, 01:14 PM

I think there are two factors at work here.

First, the strong "old boys club" military type atmosphere in police/RCMP/firefighters. Vulgar behavior, harassment, misogyny etc seem far too common. This also makes investigations tough because no one will protect the victims and instead get tight lipped to protect the "brotherhood".

Second, public trust and authority figures abusing that trust. We often worship "first responders" and it is very difficult for many people to grasp they are no different than the rest of us. Just their mistakes often carry much more severe consequences for John Q Public. The sad reality is that they are often placed on a pedestal, with their supposed high standards of behaviour and training championed by supporters. Unfortunately, as much as we'd like them to be bastions of justice, they are prone to eff up and make emotional and questionable decisions.

Also, sometimes strong unions. Not in this case though.

07-14-2016, 01:14 PM	#4
Cecil Terwilliger That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Penitentiary Exp:	I think there are two factors at work here. First, the strong "old boys club" military type atmosphere in police/RCMP/firefighters. Vulgar behavior, harassment, misogyny etc seem far too common. This also makes investigations tough because no one will protect the victims and instead get tight lipped to protect the "brotherhood". Second, public trust and authority figures abusing that trust. We often worship "first responders" and it is very difficult for many people to grasp they are no different than the rest of us. Just their mistakes often carry much more severe consequences for John Q Public. The sad reality is that they are often placed on a pedestal, with their supposed high standards of behaviour and training championed by supporters. Unfortunately, as much as we'd like them to be bastions of justice, they are prone to eff up and make emotional and questionable decisions. Also, sometimes strong unions. Not in this case though.