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This is very true, and it should be combated. What evidence of bias was there, in the investigation?
In the investigation itself none that I know of. But I was talking about how the investigation got started. All it takes is someone/s to claim <insert bad thing here> and an investigation can be started. In Arpaio's case I believe that most of the accusations came from groups like La Raza and other pro-illegal groups. Many pro-illegal groups have a tendency to call racism or racial profiling towards cops (or anyone that is anti-illegal alien) that are against illegal immigrants.
And I agree...such things should be combated. Only problem being that I have no idea how to do so without compromising the US Constitution.
Injustice being commonplace does not excuse injustice. If Arpaio felt uncomfortable about looking into his subordinate's wrongdoing, which is understandable. He could have reported it.
But thats the thing...Arpaio may not have even allowed himself to see that there was anything illegal going...again assuming that it wasn't hidden from him very good. Its a psychological thing. Kind of like how a man or woman refuses to acknowledge that thier spouse is/was cheating on them. The evidence may have been there, it was just blocked out on a subconscious level. That's not incompetence...its just human nature.