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Naturally in my example, the inner-city gang are the bad cops and the inner-city family and community leaders trying to make a difference are the "good cops" who just can't seem to budge the numbers. If we were to use the logic applied by ACAB, then it's all futile and any attempt at cultural change is pointless because change hasn't occurred yet or fast enough.
I think they are quite comparable. Both rely on a) an extremely obvious misrepresentation of the root of the problem, and b) a fallacious stereotyping of a group based on a subset of the population.
So one set of cops who are all cops, and an unrelated set of people where the only defining factor is race.
Right. Its a racist, nonsensical argument from the start, that isn't remotely comparable.
Nope. Only one does. Modern policing is the root of the problem, from the way they were formed and structured.
Negative, only one is fallacious, the racist argument. As modern policing is the root of the problem, all police are complicit in its continuation.
Your argument is a total crock.
I'll ask you to try again and re-analyze and consider more from my perspective what you believe I'm actually trying to say as opposed to crafting a straw-man. At the moment, it seems you're intentionally trying. I'm hoping your comprehension is not this poor, because if it is then there is no point in progressing further.
Clearly dismissive, but not from a position of substance. Awfully bad-faith, and the lack of substantive rebuttal reinforces that I'm making a good albeit uncomfortable point.
There is nothing to consider. The premise is either racism, or a complete misunderstanding of the issue, for either "gang violence" or "cops" respectively.
So no, I won't consider from your perspective, because the basis is flawed. There is nothing for me to comment on about a completely incorrect comparison.
Exactly. Both examples utilize the same fallacy that racists use. Thank you for proving my point.
Since you're just making straw-men in bad faith, I figure I might as well do the same. See how this works?
No, you're misunderstanding. One applies (in-group - cops. Unified group by nature of policing). Other group, unrelated, only way to relate them is racism.
Listen, your lack of understanding here is not my problem. If you're being honest and don't understand the issue, then I'd recommend you look at the history of policing, how its shaped modern policing, the current methods of policing being employed and how they are used to target racial groups (including and especially gang laws, like three strikes laws), and then you should understand the difference and can shut racists down.
If all you're going to do is keep repeating that you think its valid as an argument, then there isn't much point since you're just ignoring everything I say anyway.
Enjoy your day.
No, clearly you're misunderstanding. Clearly we related that entire group by where they lived and the cultural community from which they reside: the inner-city. Many statistics identify this population of, "the inner-city."
You're utilizing a classic example of profiling and stereotyping by judging all based on a grouping of... Ethnicity, religion, region, profession -- It doesn't matter the what, what matters is the statistical fallacy you employ to advance your prejudice.
So are all cops bastards? No. It's a simple question with a simple answer. Even MCAB would make far more sense.
I have a sneaking suspicion I understand the issue more throughly than you do, so let's just put aside that condescension-card pissing-contest, shall we? How about we just begin with resorting to less obvious logical fallacies?
And thank you. You as well.
Profession is chosen, race is not.
You have a fundamental misunderstanding that can't be passed until you recognize your mistake.
You think discrimination and stereotyping only applies to race? People choose their identity by name and gender — does that make it okay to cast prejudice against those?
You have a demonstrable case of cognitive dissonance if you don't recognize the double-standard above.
By the way, I thought you were finished?
Your misunderstanding remains, this discussion is pointless.
You already said that. Your deflections suggest I have you in perpetual check.
No, as I said there is simply no point until you recognize your fundamental misunderstanding.
You've chosen to ignore that, misinterpret what I said, then make outrageous claims.
So now, I will actually say that this discussion is over. I hope you recognize your mistake in the future.
Alright then.