# Why wasn't the police officer who killed Eric Garner indicted?

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**Created:** [December 4, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-the-police-officer-who-killed-eric-garner-indicted/706271 "2014-12-04T00:06:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 12, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-the-police-officer-who-killed-eric-garner-indicted/706271/646 "2014-12-12T23:38:49Z")

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> [@doorhinge](#):
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> - Are other countries police forces facing the same criminal mindset that U.S. police are facing?

> [@Human\_Action](#):
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> Why wouldn’t they? You just told me that all criminals share common thought patterns and outlook on life.

You might understand Doorhinge’s question better if I translate the dog whistle: "Are other countries’ police forces facing as many niggers that U.S. police are facing?

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