Should the police be abolished?

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PROS
Argument forPolice are racist
Argument forPolice are sexist
Argument forThe police are a militia exclusively serving the interests of the bourgeoisie.
Argument forPolice violence is not a blunder but a normal part of police work.
Argument forPolice are fascists
Argument forThe police are homophobic
CONS
Argument againstPolice protect citizens
Argument againstThe police ensure compliance with the law
Argument againstWithout police, crime would increase as enforcement would drop
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  • Argument forPolice are racist
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  • Argument forThe police are a militia exclusively serving the interests of the bourgeoisie.
  • Argument forPolice violence is not a blunder but a normal part of police work.
  • Argument forPolice are fascists
  • Argument forThe police are homophobic

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  • Argument againstPolice protect citizens
  • Argument againstThe police ensure compliance with the law
  • Argument againstWithout police, crime would increase as enforcement would drop

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