I am tired of people saying not all cops are bad. This implies that most are bad, and a few are good. This reveals the mindset of those being quoted -- which is part of the problem. 
I would rather people say, "Most cops are good," meaning that there are a few bad. 
Louis Puglia, Massapequa Park &nbsp;

I am tired of people saying not all cops are bad. This implies that most are bad, and a few are good. This reveals the mindset of those being quoted -- which is part of the problem. I would rather people say, "Most cops are good," meaning that there are a few bad. Louis Puglia, Massapequa Park

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