[user104658]

There is a genuine fear of being perceived as racist in official offices (including the police, councils etc.) and it is leading to huge problems. Of course, this stems from the fact that there have been abundant clear examples of actual racism and discrimination in the past in pretty much all of these places, which makes it a rather complicated tightrope to walk. Generally it’s not that they don’t want to act - and most would be happy to act once someone gets the ball rolling - but no one wants to be that person.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

There is a genuine fear of being perceived as racist in official offices (including the police, councils etc.) and it is leading to huge problems. Of course, this stems from the fact that there have been abundant clear examples of actual racism and discrimination in the past in pretty much all of these places, which makes it a rather complicated tightrope to walk. Generally it’s not that they don’t want to act - and most would be happy to act once someone gets the ball rolling - but no one wants to be that person.

Sorry, but if you know and don't speak up about rape of young girls, or anybody for that matter, then you have no excuse. The tax payers pay the authorities to do their jobs, not turn a blind eye for personal reasons.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Alf

Sorry, but if you know and don't speak up about rape of young girls, or anybody for that matter, then you have no excuse. The tax payers pay the authorities to do their jobs, not turn a blind eye for personal reasons.

I agree personally but it's classic "bystander apathy" - everyone expects someone else to do something and then it gets out of hand and they start acting to protect their own life/career/reputation. But yes I agree that when people get into jobs like law enforcement they should do it knowing that it's not going to be easy and with a commitment to doing the right thing. Unfortunately though that's not always the case.