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 ::::The key is the ""do something about it"" part. Doing something, doesn't mean do anything and everything. Effective is fine. But just exacerbating the situation doesn't help at all. I don't see how your block did anything to promote civility, and it seem in fact to have quite the opposite effect. It seems to have created a shit storm of feuding, drama, and disagreement. Have you ever experienced a block Sandstein? They usually come in a situation where there is already a high level of frustration, and I can't see that they do anything help alleviate disputes. It's not a very pleasant experience, especially when its not discussed and carried out with indications of appropriate due process and deliberation. In the contempt of cop article you worked hard to highlight the problems of arrogant and abusive police. So I find it very ironic that you can't manage a more collegial and respectful approach in your own policing work.   "