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It appears that people are taking to dumping water on police officers in New York as a way of showing their disrespect for the local constabulary, much in the same way that dumping a milk shake on a Tory politician is in the UK indicates a lack of approval.

Obviously, this is a crime, assault, and if you do the crime, you should do the crime.

However, some wannabee fascists in the New York State Assembly decided that a simple assault charge isn't enough, and so have drafted a bill making "disrespecting the police" a felony.

That sound you hear is Eric Arthur Blair spinning in his grave at relativistic velocities:

New video surfaced Tuesday evening of more NYPD officers being doused with water.

The most recent incident in Queens has compelled lawmakers to announce a new bill that cracks down on anyone who disrespects the badge, CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge reported.

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“We will not wait until these attacks spread like wildfire,” said Assemblyman Mike LiPetri, R-Long Island. “This time, it’s water. What’s next? Gasoline? Acid?”


At a rally on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday morning, LiPetri and Assemblyman Michael Reilly, R-Staten Island, proposed a new law to stop what some call a disgusting trend.

“What we are witnessing in New York City is disgraceful. A culture of blatant disrespect for law enforcement has been fostered and encouraged simply for political gain which has resulted in such despicable acts of hate becoming acceptable in our communities,” LiPetri said. “New York State must send a message that this will not be tolerated and I am confident that this bill provides law enforcement the tools they need to properly react.”

According to LiPetri and Reilly, the new bill would make it a Class E felony to throw or spray water, or any other substance, against an on-duty police or peace officer. The charge would be punishable by up to 1 to 4 years in prison. 

Because clearly disrespect of cop is worse than, I don't know, stock fraud.

Here's an idea, do something about the culture of impunity that has people so fed up with cops that they are dumping water on them.

Also, fire Pantaleo.