What ACAB means to me

The first time I heard the phrase 'All Cops Are Bastards' in an activist context, it shocked me. I thought it was way out of line, a dangerous generalization that can only cause prejudice and hatred. Not at all the kind of attitude we need if we want to work towards a better society with more mutual understanding. If I had to guess, this is how most people see 'ACAB' 1 : a phrase that essentially…