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inanna

(3,547 posts) Sat Dec 13, 2014, 02:38 PM Dec 2014

NYC police union launches campaign to keep mayor away from funerals

Source: Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's police union is showing its displeasure with Mayor Bill de Blasio and the head of the city council by starting a campaign to keep the two politicians away from funerals of fallen officers.

The campaign follows harsh criticism of de Blasio by Patrick Lynch, the head of the union, who said the mayor had failed to support the police after a grand jury decided against indicting a white officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner.

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New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association posted a form on its website, for members to sign, that requests that de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito keep away from funeral services should an officer die in the line of duty.

The mayor and other senior city officials traditionally attend the funerals of fallen officers.

The form, entitled "Don't Insult My Sacrifice", accused the pair of "consistent refusal to show police officers the support and respect they deserve."

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/nyc-police-union-launches-campaign-keep-mayor-away-171429182.html

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NYC police union launches campaign to keep mayor away from funerals (Original Post) inanna Dec 2014 OP

These whiny police unions are pathetic. BillZBubb Dec 2014 #1

Political grandstanding Feral Child Dec 2014 #2

Bloomberg's 'army' wants to overthrow their elected civilian boss? freshwest Dec 2014 #16

Yes. Feral Child Dec 2014 #17

Is that avatar for everyone? freshwest Dec 2014 #18

Is that on topic? Feral Child Dec 2014 #20

Babies BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #3

Smear your way to immunity. K&R Jefferson23 Dec 2014 #4

This is popcorn worthy stuff. christx30 Dec 2014 #5

They don't seem to have fredamae Dec 2014 #6

Sounds Like it is Time to Clean House in NYC lib87 Dec 2014 #7

What does that mean specifically? former9thward Dec 2014 #9

Id say cut the NYPD budget christx30 Dec 2014 #11

Impossible politically in NYC. former9thward Dec 2014 #12

WTF is wrong with these polices unions???? SoapBox Dec 2014 #8

Well, that's the thing about unions -- any unions former9thward Dec 2014 #10

When the police union calls asking (extorting) funds, tell them no. 1monster Dec 2014 #13

Some how "gravy train" Patrick Lynch needs a cup of STFU... Historic NY Dec 2014 #14

police have turned into a paramilitary self-governmental agency - eom whereisjustice Dec 2014 #15

Where is the chief on this and by what process can he be replaced? /nt Ash_F Dec 2014 #19

What a bunch of assholes. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #21

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)

1. These whiny police unions are pathetic.

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 02:49 PM

Dec 2014

To them, no cop is ever guilty of anything, no matter how solid the evidence against them. They defend Pantload even after seeing the video.

If he wants to, the Mayor will attend funerals of fallen policeman. The union can go pound sand.

Feral Child

(2,086 posts)

2. Political grandstanding

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 02:59 PM

Dec 2014

attempting to rob de Blasio from photo opportunities in order to coerce him into backing killer cops, right or wrong.

Don't think I'm supporting de Blasio, I'm merely pointing out that the police union is playing politics.

They should focus their attention on teaching their members how to avoid trouble by not profiling and not targeting minority people irresponsibly and illegally.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)

16. Bloomberg's 'army' wants to overthrow their elected civilian boss?

Reply to Feral Child (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 14, 2014, 05:24 PM

Dec 2014

Last edited Sun Dec 14, 2014, 06:21 PM - Edit history (1)

Not that this isn't done in smaller rural localities as noted in the news...

Feral Child

(2,086 posts)

17. Yes.

Reply to freshwest (Reply #16)

Mon Dec 15, 2014, 07:35 AM

Dec 2014

Patronage and nepotism staff our police agencies.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)

18. Is that avatar for everyone?

Reply to Feral Child (Reply #17)

Mon Dec 15, 2014, 05:29 PM

Dec 2014

Feral Child

(2,086 posts)

20. Is that on topic?

Reply to freshwest (Reply #18)

Wed Dec 17, 2014, 12:19 PM

Dec 2014

That avatar means much the same as anyone's. It's an indicator of my general attitude towards politics.

If you want to take it personally, that's up to you.

BeyondGeography

(39,377 posts)

3. Babies

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 03:00 PM

Dec 2014

Babies who very often don't give a shit about the city. It's there for them to milk from the suburbs until pension time. At which point they can cash NYC checks wherever they like and talk about what a cesspool it is.

Jefferson23

(30,099 posts)

4. Smear your way to immunity. K&R

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 03:03 PM

Dec 2014

christx30

(6,241 posts)

5. This is popcorn worthy stuff.

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 03:21 PM

Dec 2014

"Ban me from the funeral? I'd say the budget for the NYPD is about 30% too fat. Maybe we should make some cuts."

fredamae

(4,458 posts)

6. They don't seem to have

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 03:23 PM

Dec 2014

the common sense and maturity to maintain the responsibility of the basic requirements of their job descriptions/duties...and these are "leaders". Scary that they publicly and Proudly Boast about their immaturity and pettiness.
But, they have a First Amend Right to do so.....

lib87

(535 posts)

7. Sounds Like it is Time to Clean House in NYC

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 03:24 PM

Dec 2014

I know I would if I were mayor.

former9thward

(32,068 posts)

9. What does that mean specifically?

Reply to lib87 (Reply #7)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 05:10 PM

Dec 2014

christx30

(6,241 posts)

11. Id say cut the NYPD budget

Reply to former9thward (Reply #9)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 05:28 PM

Dec 2014

and lay off a bunch of cops. Get the city council to change some rules in a way unfavorable to the police.

former9thward

(32,068 posts)

12. Impossible politically in NYC.

Reply to christx30 (Reply #11)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 05:45 PM

Dec 2014

The city council would not stand for it and neither would the people.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)

8. WTF is wrong with these polices unions????

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 03:25 PM

Dec 2014

This shit is pissing me off!!!

I am sick and fucking tired of the IDIOTS at these police unions, talking bullshit like this...are they really this fucking stupid?!?

Shit...the...FUCK...up!

former9thward

(32,068 posts)

10. Well, that's the thing about unions -- any unions

Reply to SoapBox (Reply #8)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 05:11 PM

Dec 2014

They don't have to shut the fuck up.

1monster

(11,012 posts)

13. When the police union calls asking (extorting) funds, tell them no.

Reply to SoapBox (Reply #8)

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 05:59 PM

Dec 2014

My husband always seems to answer the phone when they call and is intimidated into saying yes. Then if the check is not forthcoming fast enough (because I'm the one with the check book) call back and call back and send reminders and more reminders through the mail.

I told my husband to tell them the next time that he is on the do not call list and his wife will not donate to anyone who violates that list.