"When you see a law enforcement officer, thank them. Without law and order, civilized society crumbles. #NCF16"
— Gov. Phil Bryant
Why it stinks: We agree with the governor that "law and order" matters in a civilized society. But his implication that people who are against over-policing and bad, violent cops are against all police officers stinks. We can all work toward a fair, orderly, inviting state (for all) and still hold cops accountable.
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