SHOULD WE PAY COPS MORE? (Back)
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By Ulrich Boser on Mar 18, 2009 3:23 AM
SHOULD WE PAY COPS MORE?
Peter Moskos argues we should pay police more in his latest view. What do you think? His argument looses steam a bit when he points out that the base rate for some police in New York City is more than $80,000.
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By Ulrich Boser Re: Post #1 on Mar 26, 2009 10:03 AM
When you see stories about cops being laid off---see here--it's hard to imagine raises.
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By Ulrich Boser Re: Post #1 on Apr 10, 2009 5:52 AM
The difference between teachers and police, though, is that one of them literally risks their lives. I'm not saying that teaching isn't important or that teachers are sufficiently paid. But I do think it's reasonable that society pays police more money since they put their lives at risk when they go out on patrol or make an arrest.
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By Ulrich Boser Re: Post #1 on May 13, 2009 11:40 AM
No, they should not be pitted against one another. But there is a limited pot of money--and we need to spend it wisely. Now more than ever, given the economic status.
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