The Amazing Spider-Man Spider-Man Reboot Costume Part 4 - "What's that in his eye??" - Part 6

[Anno_Domini]

A cop with powers? Really?

 

[Godzilla2014]

A cop with powers? Really?

Why the hell not? I mean, if Spider-Man really wanted to help people, he would join the NYPD. They'd jump at the idea of superhuman cop.

 

[Curmudgeon]

Why the hell not? I mean, if Spider-Man really wanted to help people, he would join the NYPD. They'd jump at the idea of superhuman cop.

So you're saying he should reveal that he has super powers just so he can be a cop and be tied up in all the red tape that comes with it?

 

[Godzilla2014]

So you're saying he should reveal that he has super powers just so he can be a cop and be tied up in all the red tape that comes with it?

Yes. Some has to deal with the "red tape". Peter's just putting that work off onto someone else as a vigilante. People much less powerful take that responsibility upon themselves, so why shouldn't he if he really believes, "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility"?

 

[Curmudgeon]

Yes. Some has to deal with the "red tape". Peter's just putting that work off onto someone else as a vigilante. People much less powerful take that responsibility upon themselves, so why shouldn't he if he really believes, "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility"?

It would be a massive waste of time. It would probably take a small task force to deal with all the paper work involved in his daily activities.

 

[Godzilla2014]

It would be a massive waste of time. It would probably take a small task force to deal with all the paper work involved in his daily activities.

And he leaves his mess for others to clean up? No wonder J. Jonah Jameson hates him.

 

[Curmudgeon]

And he leaves his mess for others to clean up? No wonder J. Jonah Jameson hates him.

Why should he sit in some office going through a mountain of paperwork when he can be out doing more good? What if someone is murdered in an alley way while he's doing endless paper work?

 

[Godzilla2014]

Why should he sit in some office going through a mountain of paperwork when he can be out doing more good? What if someone is murdered in an alley way while he's doing endless paper work?

But is that really taking responsibility for his actions to leave it for someone else to deal with? Is it heroic to leave "a small task force" to deal with your mess?

 

[Curmudgeon]

But is that really taking responsibility for his actions to leave it for someone else to deal with? Is it heroic to leave "a small task force" to deal with your mess?

I'd say not using his powers as often as possible for good would be the irresponsible thing.

 

[Godzilla2014]

I'd say not using his powers as often as possible for good would be the irresponsible thing.

I think it might be interesting if the reboot explored this issue.

 

[Curmudgeon]

I think it might be interesting if the reboot explored this issue.

Agreed. They might just do it too, since the cops being after Spidey is a more prominent issue in this movie.

 

[wobbly]

Why the hell not? I mean, if Spider-Man really wanted to help people, he would join the NYPD. They'd jump at the idea of superhuman cop.

He wouldn't be able to help nearly as much. As a cop he'd have to obey laws & regulations, things like search warrants, probable cause, testifying in court, etc. All that would throw his secret identity out of the window as well which brings all manner of problems to the table.

 

[Godzilla2014]

He wouldn't be able to help nearly as much. As a cop he'd have to obey laws & regulations, things like search warrants, probable cause, testifying in court, etc. All that would throw his secret identity out of the window as well which brings all manner of problems to the table.

Being a vigilante doesn't magically mean that all of that goes out the window. Not abiding by those regulations would just mean that the criminals apprehended could go free.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

Agreed. I never had a problem with the raised silver webbing, to be honest.

Agreed. The suit was perfect, imo.

 

[Anno_Domini]

Why the hell not? I mean, if Spider-Man really wanted to help people, he would join the NYPD. They'd jump at the idea of superhuman cop.

They would NOT jump at the chance of having a superhuman cop. He'd be quickly arrested, or least people will try to and only treat him like a freak. Heck, people still think Spidey is just a freak, but being a vigilante is the only way to save lives without the nonsense and politics that police have to go through.

 

[Godzilla2014]

They would NOT jump at the chance of having a superhuman cop. He'd be quickly arrested, or least people will try to and only treat him like a freak. Heck, people still think Spidey is just a freak, but being a vigilante is the only way to save lives without the nonsense and politics that police have to go through.

Why would they have a problem with Peter Parker wanting to be a police officer because he has superpowers?

 

[wobbly]

Being a vigilante doesn't magically mean that all of that goes out the window.

That's exactly what it does.

Not abiding by those regulations would just mean that the criminals apprehended could go free.

Which does happen when the cops don't abide. Thing with Spider-Man is that most of his 'arrests' will have witnesses who can testify in court or the baddy is already wanted for a score of other offences.

 

[Curmudgeon]

If Peter Parker were willing to reveal his identity to become a policeman the government would step in and just have him join the military.

 

[Anno_Domini]

Why would they have a problem with Peter Parker wanting to be a police officer because he has superpowers?

The NYPD are not accustomed to work with super-powered men and women; they're not like S.H.I.E.L.D.

 

[Godzilla2014]

That's exactly what it does.

No. If you find a pimp, beat the living **** out of him, and leave him in front of police headquarters, he'll go free, and the police will go after you.

Which does happen when the cops don't abide. Thing with Spider-Man is that most of his 'arrests' will have witnesses who can testify in court or the baddy is already wanted for a score of other offences.

Spider-Man is a vigilante, violating criminal's civil rights. There would be repercussions.

 

[Godzilla2014]

If Peter Parker were willing to reveal his identity to become a policeman the government would step in and just have him join the military.

I don't believe they could force him to join the military.

The NYPD are not accustomed to work with super-powered men and women; they're not like S.H.I.E.L.D.

So? Why wouldn't they accept a superhuman applicant?

 

[Anno_Domini]

Because when has the police ever taken a superhuman in the comics?

Show me some examples.

 

[Godzilla2014]

Because when has the police ever taken a superhuman in the comics?

Show me some examples.

Peter Parker was a police officer in Earth X, though that was an alternate future.

 

[Anno_Domini]

Alternate future. There you go, lol.

Now, maybe Spider-Man 2099 could've gotten a job as a cop, but I doubt Peter Parker could get one.

 

[SpideyFan866]

Peter Parker: Spider-Cop?

Nah.....