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San Francisco bakery sparks debate by refusing to serve armed police (www.independent.co.uk)

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Business says it doesn’t serve anyone who is armed

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[–] skymward 33 points 1 year ago (2 children)

One of our officers was denied service last weekend because he was in uniform. Reem’s confirms that they will not serve anyone armed and in uniform. Presumably, this includes members of the US Military.

Wow, police unions can't make an actual argument, every fucking time. Not only did they ignore the message, they also made a false equivalency and an emotional plea and compared themselves to the military.

As ex military, it's insulting to refer to a weapon as part of the uniform, it's not. We weren't allowed a weapon in our own chow halls. Police seem to have no weapon discipline at all.

[–] BottleOfAlkahest 12 points 1 year ago

Agreed, it would be odd to see armed military at an off base donut shop. In uniform sure, under arms? Somethings super wrong.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Wow that paragraph explains a LOT about the way police see themselves and where they think their authority comes from.