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punky · 12-12-2007, 23:44

I support the police whole heartedly, and two generations of my family, with 3 members of family having served for the Met Police, and have numerous friends who are current serving officers. But, no, I don't think they should be able to strike.

There are other ways and means to protest, and police have sort of gone on strike before, by refusing voluntary obligations that they otherwise would have met (they did this after the guy with the table leg was shot).

Also, comrades, be aware that if the police are allowed to strike they will be replaced by the army. While I have mates in the services and have the utmost respect for them for the the job they do, they will in no way be able to discharge the duty of law and order in any way as effectively as the police. I don't think even the Military Police would know the laws, obligations rights and be able to discharge the duty properly. The thought of the army being discharged to maintain law and order and arrest people frightens me.

12-12-2007, 23:44	#13
punky Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Age: 44 Posts: 14,750	Re: Should the police be able to go on strike? I support the police whole heartedly, and two generations of my family, with 3 members of family having served for the Met Police, and have numerous friends who are current serving officers. But, no, I don't think they should be able to strike. There are other ways and means to protest, and police have sort of gone on strike before, by refusing voluntary obligations that they otherwise would have met (they did this after the guy with the table leg was shot). Also, comrades, be aware that if the police are allowed to strike they will be replaced by the army. While I have mates in the services and have the utmost respect for them for the the job they do, they will in no way be able to discharge the duty of law and order in any way as effectively as the police. I don't think even the Military Police would know the laws, obligations rights and be able to discharge the duty properly. The thought of the army being discharged to maintain law and order and arrest people frightens me.