[CoLawman]

Btw, as a New Yorker, I've witnessed Police Officers beating civilians, forcing civilians off the road, and seen side mirrors broken by garbage trucks so that they can move unimpeded.

I've beaten civilians (dirt bags resisting or trying to do harm to me or other officers) I've forced civilians off the road (trying to apprehend felons). Heard of all kinds of side view mirrors being broken off in Hit and Run accidents! So they could continue unimpeded.

For the sake of argument, if what you witnessed was abuse I can assure you it would not be sanctioned or authorized by any governmental entity within the city or state of New York. And if a person such as yourself witnessed these events then there are mechanisms in place to deal with the offending officer or garbage truck driver. Did you do your part as a good citizen?

I'm also aware (although I did not witness it) of Police Officers killing innocent civilians.

What kind of statement is that? Are you saying you are aware of a murder? Or are you saying you are aware of a traffic accident in which civilians were killed when struck by a police officer driving a patrol car? Or maybe a citizen was struck by a stray bullet fired by an officer?

It is my experience that good citizens who learn of murders are quick to volunteer their information to the authorities. Did you? And if you did then you need to tell us the rest of the story..........instead of implying murders and abuses are common place and unchecked in New York!

Shall we call the government of New York a repressive one?

Since your supporting statements to this question are flawed I guess the answer would be NO!

And since you are so concerned with repressive governments, can you tell me what the US Government was under Abraham Lincoln? How about FDR?

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Don't even want to know what your justification might be for this question! Sheesh!