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Dylan16807
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They're being hyperbolic, there's no point arguing when someone says there are 'no' good cops.
It just sidetracks the conversation.
BlackDeath3
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I would agree with that. The problem I have is that I fear that hyperbole promotes an attitude that causes people to
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as though the extreme exists. I hope you understand my meaning.
mwfunk
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A bunch of people slinging hyperbole around sidetracks the conversation more than anything else.
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It just sidetracks the conversation.