@iwannano Said 
IMO , the example of domestic abuse is not a very good example.
When it comes to domestic abuse ,
cops now days are more likely to arrest both parties involved and let the family courts figure out what to do . There have been several instances where a call has been made for help, the cops get to the residences ,it's clear that one of the 'people has been abused., but when it comes done to making an arrest the abused person changes thier minds and won't press charges. So when all is said and done the cops feel it's a waste of time.
@amelie3 Said
I don't agree - my uncle is an ex- cop and police try extremely hard to do something about domestic abuse when it is reported. If one person chooses not to report or act on a claim of domestic violence the cops will still do what they can. They will still show up night after night if it's reported from the same house - night after night for 3 years if that's what they have to do. They will still remove anyone who is injured from the scene, espec if any party is drunk - espec if there are minors present. I guess what they do comes back to your original point - they can't control the future, but they can deal with the present circumstances.
Domestic violence is a very valid case in point of what law enforcement try to do & what their frustrations may be. The police may not be legally obligated to protect us, but in my experience, many of them lose sleep because of their moral obligation and what they have been unable to do despite their best efforts.
Well how do you like that ? my uncle also is an ex cop, and some of the stories he will tell about some copules seem to think that Friday night, pay check , acohlo and domestic abuse is what makes the world turn(thier world anyway) .
I did not say that cops ignor the calls, I said ,
" now days they are more then likely to arrest both parties and let the courts figure what to do. 
Jul 17, 2009 @ 11:51:24
