How can we better promote the brand/image of the military/ law enforcement to our own citizens?

SPC(P) Timeo Williams — Sun, 31 May 2020 15:28:50 -0400

We've entered some rather volatile times on the last 24-48 hours here in the U.S. Many Gen-Z people in large cities have demonstrated acts of violence towards law enforcement that may extend to the NG. For those with a distrust in our systems, how can we better work to reconcile these relationships?

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made May 31 at 2020 3:31 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Sun, 31 May 2020 15:31:18 -0400

We cannot in more than a local basis. The media could if they were fair and unbiased.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 31 at 2020 5:13 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 31 May 2020 17:13:33 -0400

This is a tip of the iceberg thing. It is the millennial GEN Z and what ever demographic you want and their perception of law and order;mistrust in government; and mistrust in authority in general. It is also to an extent the individual exceptionalism, that doesn’t apply to me mindset. It’s pushed law enforcement to be heavy handed because more and more interactions turn confrontational. Then there is the effect of filming these that cause different responses to those involved.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made Jun 1 at 2020 9:57 AM

SFC Robert Walton — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:57:30 -0400

This i my HO is an awesome question however it does not have a quick fix answer. Many things can be done but then again you do not have everyone on the same page so it will take will take years to fix it. Now 1 thing that could help would be the media they need to tell the News and not peddle their lies and opinions. Crimes and punishment needs to be tougher. History and Government needs to be back in school and you Must receive a passing grade to Graduate. Politicians need to be limited to two terms Just as the POTUS is. Facebook twitter and other social media needs to be held as opinions NOT as law and fact, You may state law and fact there but it is still an opinion until proven otherwise. The Constitution Needs to be followed. LIEING Under OATH should be upheld as a violation of Law but must be proven not just claimed. Manipulating, Twisting, grandstanding, or other wise not following the rule should be a felony offense and Prosecuted as such. On and on and on. This is just a start but will spare you the long drawn out version. TFR

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 2 at 2020 10:47 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:47:35 -0400

1. Teach everyone to respect the laws and its enforcement as well as each other. 2. Teach old school, with rights come responsibility. 3 cooperate and things will work out. 4.Slap the media for treating everthing like a castrophe, bad cop tons of media, couple defending their store from looters, hospitalized cause for being beaten with 2×4 nothing. ,etc. 5. Call a spade a spade protesting is not breaking windows, burning cars, dragging a Gucci bag, jewelry, or wide screen Tv's out of closed stores. 6. No ones rights trump anyone elses. 7. Swift but fair justice for everyone. We know wearing a uniform does not always change a person bad cops, weed them out, before the shit happens, police themselves constantly.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2020 2:20 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:20:13 -0400

Perhaps when we stop pretending this is a race issue and not a personal accountability issue things will improve.