the security forces (and also the people that work with them like prosecutors, judges, and bureaucrats) are not Perfect robots, theyre people, and this means the Law is often a matter of human preferences at the ground staffing level more than it is just the procedures and bureaucratic rules. (/2)

YES, this is so fucking true. My dad is a transphobe and a huge asshole AND he's also a child predator who has repeatedly stated he finds young people to be appealing and runs a childrens tutoring camp.

the bosnian genocide????? i hardly know er!!!

"hello, i am noam chomsky, i am here to tell you about how power protects power and about how the rich are bad. now excuse me while i pal around with a convicted child molestor and accept his gifts and companionship"

- noam fucking chomsky, apparently

Noam Chomo

imagine the damage that does. we tell children to "tell a safe adult," and then the "safe adult" uses it as a chance to hurt you again. cops can never be fucking trusted.