"There’s a reason you separate military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people." – Bill Adama

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[–]magnora7[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

That's a good point. I never watched the show. It just would've been cooler if it was from some Army General or something, haha. But it is amazing how much life is reflected in good art.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

The word for positive myths that are created for television shows is, 'propaganda'. ;-)
I have to admit I do like the message of the quote. Even if I know it to be untrue.

Maybe the head of the French police force read our exchange yesterday, and decided to prove me wrong, by joining the citizenry.

Maybe he had some interesting wisdom to share. Crazier things have happened (but extremely unlikely).