Thats a good way to look at it. You would be in a constant state of alarm if the poles were officers.
replyThere are police and security all over popular areas, nobody is alarmed. I’m guessing the average person feels safer. Would airports really feel safer without cameras and security?
replyAgain, it's about degree. And no, there absolutely is not a universal feeling of calm and security in places with conspicuous police presence.
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