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Democrats Throw America’s Police Under The Bus

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Democrats do not want to support America’s police officers and its tragic.

On Friday, the House approved a resolution condemning violence against law enforcement and opposing calls to defund the police, with 61 Democrats voting against it.

The resolution passed with unanimous Republican support, achieving a 337 to 61 vote, and garnered 134 Democratic votes in favor.

This resolution marks the final law enforcement-related bill that House GOP leaders scheduled this week in recognition of Police Week.

The text of the resolution referenced the protests of summer 2020, suggesting a decline in “respect for the rule of law and law enforcement officials” since that time.

It appeared to criticize progressive policies perceived as lenient on crime, asserting that “policies implemented in various state and local jurisdictions have made it more challenging and dangerous for law enforcement officers to perform their duties effectively and safely.”

The resolution also criticized “a lack of accountability for violent criminals” due to decreased penalties and no-bail policies, which it claimed have led to “record criminal activity in cities nationwide.”

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Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., who introduced the resolution, expressed his support on the House floor Friday morning. “If you had asked me a few years ago if my children should become law enforcement officers, I would’ve undoubtedly said yes. But after these last few years, observing the treatment of law enforcement officers, I would have to think twice about my answer,” Stauber remarked.

He highlighted the negative portrayal of police officers, stating that they have “become punching bags” and are “villainized by Hollywood.”

“Despite the verbal assaults and mistreatment, they still show up with a smile on their face ready to serve,” Stauber added.

Democratic critics dismissed the resolution as partisan, arguing that it fails to address meaningful improvements for police officers.

“We want to honor police, because every community needs them,” said Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., during the debate. “But even they recognize over time that the bad apples… they have to be separated out, because it’s important for the police to police themselves,” he added, referencing the January 2023 police killing of Tyre Nichols.

This resolution follows the FBI’s release of new statistics indicating that assaults against law enforcement officers reached a ten-year high in 2023, with 79,000 recorded attacks.