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Police not guilty in Kelly Thomas death; DA won't try 3rd officer
Morning my friend!
I don't doubt that force was required to restrain him.
The issue was that the force became excessive, resulting in death.
The cops were guilty of the same groupthink brutality as with Rodney King.
Their vindication will result in increased loss of citizen rights and safety.
While I support the jury system, mistakes are made.
This is one of those mistakes.
The CA citizens deserve the brutal police behavior that the jury condoned.
I have been a cop and understand the mentality quite well.
Mornin' SMTA. :2wave: Yeah I think the part about taking him down with the Zip Cuff when the third officer arrives on the scene puts that into perspective.
Morning my friend!
I don't doubt that force was required to restrain him.
The issue was that the force became excessive, resulting in death.
The cops were guilty of the same groupthink brutality as with Rodney King.
Their vindication will result in increased loss of citizen rights and safety.
While I support the jury system, mistakes are made.
This is one of those mistakes.
The CA citizens deserve the brutal police behavior that the jury condoned.
I have been a cop and understand the mentality quite well.