A common argument between conservative and  liberal is whether more and tougher law enforcement is the best approach to reducing crime, or whether some societal/governmental intervention is appropriate. In other words, conservatives say society can merely expect personal responsibility, and enforce the law when that fails. Same for gun crime, same for exploitative mortgage-sales practices, and same for terrorism---"Liberals want to use psychotherapy."

For Professor Gates, it would have easily avoided a problem to be subservient and polite, ignoring his feeling of being oppressed. This is what Chris Rock humorously advises in this video clip: NYPD Training Video

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