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4. People have had to do so for decades.

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 11:10 AM

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And how do you convince children that "the policeman is your friend" after that happens in their community?

You don't, because he isn't.

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How do you tell a child that his mother has been shot and killed by the police? [View all] milestogo Thursday OP

Gestapo or armed goon...not a properly trained police officer JT45242 Thursday #1

Some children are too young to make the distinction. milestogo Thursday #2

People have had to do so for decades. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #4

I've been thinking about that child. ananda Thursday #5