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5. never ask the police for legal advice. That's what lawyers are for.

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 01:07 PM

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The police are not required to tell the truth. However, it is against the law to not tell them the truth in an investigation.

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Yes that has bothered me too KT2000 Wednesday #1

I did hear that the police support ICE. bluestarone Wednesday #2

gosh it's almost as if police don't keep us safe WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #3

Yea almost. You know i'm not one of those defund police people BUT bluestarone Wednesday #4

never ask the police for legal advice. That's what lawyers are for. multigraincracker Wednesday #5

Great video on why you should never talk to the police. multigraincracker Wednesday #6