I know what the book says and I know reality. Just google "US police arrest quotas" and read the stories from ex-cops. Used to be, cops would look for ways to de-escalate situations. Now, many (I didn't say all) try to escalate situations to make an arrest. The cops that I know, most are 20+ year vets that are secure in rank and pay, talk about the young guns finding reasons to make an
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My issue is with PD department arrest "quotas". No, you won't likely see that in writing. I know cops in 4 different agencies in Utah. They all get promoted and recognized based on arrests and arrest reports. So, gung ho cops, looking for promotions and higher pay, can turn most any situation that could be handled with a warning, into an arrest. They all do it, they just don't admit it.
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Tooele is about 35 miles from SLC. Bountiful Temple to SLC about 11 miles. South Jordan 16. West Jordan, 13. Draper 19. I think it's more about a reminder and intimidation (plus putting $$$ in the construction company coffers) than need. I live near the Draper temple, never seems to be much going on.
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Became fun? I think it was a package deal when colonoscopy's and root canals became fun too.
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Bingo. The truth is anti- mormon. Which then makes mormonism anti-truth.
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I agree. But your phrasing is a lot more diplomatic and polite (and improbable) than the kid's just saying "Fuck You!"
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Because they will justify it at GC. Everyone will go-"Oh. It was divinely inspired. I get it".
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You got it. It's "the chickens have come home to roost". To keep up their MLM pyramid scheme, they have to branch out. But, outside of Utah, their heavy handed tactics don't work. Their global temple construction is only for the top guys to financially benefit. It has nothing to do with church growth. The internet is killing the mormon church.
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"BTW, the Church still discriminates against women. That also poses zero threat to their tax-exempt status. I know "they're going to lose their tax-exempt status" is an RFM wet dream. Get over it." It's not written policy. Like their LBGTQ policy was. Or their Blacks on the priesthood ban. No member of the Westboro baptist church was a lawsuit threat. Unlike the LDS church.
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The church never apologizes. Remember? Especially in this case where an apology will open them up to hundreds of millions of dollars in lawsuit payouts. It's all about liability.
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Looking for a reversal on the whole "Satan loves LDS and Mormon names" thing too.
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"This is a good thing. If you're going to be mormon, despite how obviously false it is, then the more changes like this the better." Yeah, but what's to stop the next drooling octogenarian to change it back?
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They are not going to show anyone anything. Don't ask questions, just bow your head and say yes.
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Ha!
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We know it's not revelation. We know their policy was a clusterfuck that drew a lot of unwanted attention. We know the church is never wrong. We know the church never apologizes. So? What changed their minds? My guesses are threefold. One, their discriminatory practices risked losing their tax exempt status. Two, they were losing existing members and the youth's future market. Or three, Utah ha
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Just in, Church changing their name. Again. "We will now be known as "The Church of Jesus Christ and Lotta Gay Saints". That is all."
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https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2019/04/04/lds-church-dumps-its/ No word if this is a "revelation" or a PR decision.
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I don't think it's high on their list. Compliance, Yes. Unquestioned loyalty, Yes Tithing,Of Course. I don't think they care how much members respect them, just do the above 3 and they're good.
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"Jesus wants me for a Submachine gun"?
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https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/04/02/lds-church-planning-new/ Nothing says "Jesus loves you" like a church owned armed militia.
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http://mormontraumamama.com/
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Yeah, but a lot of people a naturally smart. Smart enough to see through your BS. If you want to post about the leadership of a cult, just do it. Your doctor analogy and supposed repairman is not needed.
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Wendy is the vampire feasting on the head vampire. They both suck.
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You let the foxes into the hen house. Mormons will use any favor that they do for you to guilt you into further meetings. It's like a crack dealer giving out free crack to 1st time users to get you hooked. Now, your going to have to be rude to get them to go away. It's like The Godfather. Now, they make you believe you owe them. Cut it off now and forever.
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"How Russell is Receiving Revelation Today" He bought a crystal radio kit from Radio Shack.
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It's still frowned upon in Utah. That's what makes them so susceptible to MLM scams. Stay at home while making easy money in your spare time! Just sign up and hand over a check. Let's get started!
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Mostly agree. However, for those that live in the theocracy in Utah, where "the" church controls the State and most of the politicians, it makes it difficult. When they use their word of wisdom to pass and enforce laws on Utahn's, it becomes a blurred line. When politicians, who are also Stake Presidents and govt. department heads, get caught stealing or commit other crimes, that should
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Well, when the people you ask, all belong to the same club, you're going to get the same response. Go to the police station and ask for a supervisor. But, make sure he's telling the truth. BTW, did you ask why the kid meant by "That's what you get"? Was he fouling intentionally?
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The point is/was, that despite all the proclamations, declaration, prophecies, and press releases, the rest of the world is still calling "mormons", "mormons".
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Well, I guess not. If they're are no more mormons, there are no more mormon missions. Which brings up the question, if you WERE a mormon missionary, before the prophetic name change, are you still a RMM or are you a RCOJCOLDSM?
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