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Originally Posted by Gurkha
They did it as FBI agents and used the facilities and powers provided to them to access equipment necessary for their vile act.
Even if they were off duty, cops, military and FBI have a certain responsibility that goes beyond average citizens.
Suppose an off duty cop or agent witnesses a crime in action, should they then look the other way as they are not on duty?
The fact that they were agents meant that no one would have an iota of suspicion toward them and they took full advantage of that.
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So what if I used my position as a camera store clerk to "borrow" cameras and used them to peep at people? Would I be abusing my position too? They never said that they were FBI agents nor really used their position for anything. I agree they did something they should not have done on duty and if you want to charge them for deselection of duty, fair enough.
Only them? What about a doctor witnesses somebody being hurt? What about a plumber who sees a leaking faucet? What about a teacher that sees an uneducated child? Where does it end?
I wouldn't fault him for that.
Maybe it will be a lesson to all not to be blinded by a badge or symbol of authority. I have always told my wife, if she gets pulled over by a cop, call 911 FIRST before stopping and ascertain that he really is a cop. Don't just pull over and what not because he has a blue suit and a shiny badge.