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Protests over Missouri teen's death turn violent[W:647,807]

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Just pull the police out altogether and let them figure it out themselves.
 
Hamster Buddha said:
Your argument would have more weight if these looters cared about such things. After all, during the LA Riots in 1992, the blacks didn't attack white communities (the cops as I recall were white), they instead attacked the Koreans and even attacked black store owners.
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We aren't talking about riots in LA 20 years ago. We're talking about today and a bunch of white cops that dress up like combat soldiers and behave like they're in enemy country, regardless of who they're dealing with.
 
Erod said:
Just pull the police out altogether and let them figure it out themselves.
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Works for me. Of course at some point somebody is going to have to answer the question of why an unarmed black kid walking away from the cops was shot multiple times. For some reason these kinds of issues never bother conservatives.
 
Montecresto said:
Hopefully this though, finds bi-partisan support.


WASHINGTON — A Democratic congressman plans to introduce a bill to restrict a Defense Department program that provides machine guns and other surplus military equipment for free to local law enforcement agencies across the country.

Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., said the legislation is in response to the death of an unarmed teenager who was shot by a police officer in a St. Louis suburb. The bill comes as members of Congress have called for the Justice Department to investigate the shooting of a black teen by a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo.


Ferguson inspiring bill to restrict police use of military surplus equipment | CJOnline.com
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I'm confused. I hadn't heard that the young man killed in Ferguson was the victim of improperly used surplus military equipment.

This sounds to me like another knee jerk reaction by a politician who feels every action requires an ignorant reaction from a politician.
 
Montecresto said:
Hopefully this though, finds bi-partisan support.


WASHINGTON — A Democratic congressman plans to introduce a bill to restrict a Defense Department program that provides machine guns and other surplus military equipment for free to local law enforcement agencies across the country.

Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., said the legislation is in response to the death of an unarmed teenager who was shot by a police officer in a St. Louis suburb. The bill comes as members of Congress have called for the Justice Department to investigate the shooting of a black teen by a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo.


Ferguson inspiring bill to restrict police use of military surplus equipment | CJOnline.com
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I thought that was something else...sorry!
 
Wiggen said:
Works for me. Of course at some point somebody is going to have to answer the question of why an unarmed black kid walking away from the cops was shot multiple times. For some reason these kinds of issues never bother conservatives.
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Are you kidding? It'll turn into south Chicago times ten.
 
Wiggen said:
53 cops, of which 50 are white and 3 are black. Policing a population that is 70% African American. Cops generally aren't the most understanding people in the world, and their normal reaction is to shoot first and ask questions later. When the cop is white and the victim black, you get a reaction from people who are convinced the system is rigged against them. That you can't see that makes your lean of 'slightly conservative' to be an understatement.
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I can see by your post you probably aren't the most objective person when it comes to thoughts about the police.

At this point, I don't think it would make much difference if there were only 3 white cops and 50 black ones. Buttons have been pushed and emotions probably need to play out. Going forward, whatever reasons that have caused so few blacks to pursue positions with the local police should be looked at.
 
CanadaJohn said:
I'm confused. I hadn't heard that the young man killed in Ferguson was the victim of improperly used surplus military equipment.

This sounds to me like another knee jerk reaction by a politician who feels every action requires an ignorant reaction from a politician.
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There's something profoundly disturbing about cops running around geared up like they are about to go on patrol in Kabul, when what they are dealing with is unarmed protesters exercising their first amendment rights.
 
Wiggen said:
Insightful comment on the situation. Did you get that one from Oxycontin Rush?
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There's nothing insightful about yet another riot. That's what you don't get.
 
ocean515 said:
I can see by your post you probably aren't the most objective person when it comes to thoughts about the police.

At this point, I don't think it would make much difference if there were only 3 white cops and 50 black ones. Buttons have been pushed and emotions probably need to play out. Going forward, whatever reasons that have caused so few blacks to pursue positions with the local police should be looked at.
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Far too many cops are nothing more than thugs with badges. They overreact and often resort to far more force than is necessary to control a situation. You only have to read a newspaper - any paper anywhere in the country - to understand that. It attracts a certain kind of person, and often these are bullies who enjoy exercising power on the powerless.
 
Erod said:
There's nothing insightful about yet another riot. That's what you don't get.
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And what you don't get is any concept of why the riot occurred. To you it's just another bunch of out of control black people that need to be kept in their place.
 
Wiggen said:
Far too many cops are nothing more than thugs with badges. They overreact and often resort to far more force than is necessary to control a situation. You only have to read a newspaper - any paper anywhere in the country - to understand that. It attracts a certain kind of person, and often these are bullies who enjoy exercising power on the powerless.
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As I wrote, I don't view you as being one who would be a source for objectivity when it comes to the police. So be it.
 
Erod said:
Are you kidding? It'll turn into south Chicago times ten.
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Hey, you're the one that suggested it. Meanwhile, do you give a damn that an unarmed kid was gunned down in the street by a trigger happy cop? Or was he guilty of the crime of being a black teenager and therefore he got what he deserved.
 
ocean515 said:
As I wrote, I don't view you as being one who would be a source for objectivity when it comes to the police. So be it.
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Much like I don't view you as being one who would be a source of objectivity when it comes to black people. Guess we're even.
 
I Googled up some videos on the 1992 LA Riots last night.

Wow...... News Chopper video of the riots just begining as groups of thugs pulled innocent people out their cars .

People on their way home driving the same route they drive everyday completley ignorant of whats happening around them.

It made me appreciate the great State of Texas.

The self defense laws here means forced entry into your vehicle can be met with deadly force, and everyone is carrying
 
Wiggen said:
There's something profoundly disturbing about cops running around geared up like they are about to go on patrol in Kabul, when what they are dealing with is unarmed protesters exercising their first amendment rights.
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Unarmed protestors exercising their first amendment rights don't throw firebombs and loot businesses. I find that disturbing.
 
Wiggen said:
Much like I don't view you as being one who would be a source of objectivity when it comes to black people. Guess we're even.
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Why would you think making a racist accusation like you did is called for here? You don't know the color of my skin. I don't engage in debate with racists, so I will bid you good day.
 
TheDemSocialist said:
And anonymous releasing a name of a office who they believe was the man who shot the teen isnt relevant? Is that not about the MISSOURI TEENS DEATH that caused protests and riots?

Look if you wanna bitch and complain about the post there is a place with a little triangle and exclamation mark. Its where you reports posts. If you think its in violation then go ahead and report it.
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I have no interest in reporting your quote.

No, when there is violence there is NO reason to advance or promote the violence, especially when you posted someone's name that came from a source that got it from someone named "anonymous" FFS. That is irresponsible - and actually, it's slander as well.
 
Wiggen said:
Far too many cops are nothing more than thugs with badges. They overreact and often resort to far more force than is necessary to control a situation. You only have to read a newspaper - any paper anywhere in the country - to understand that. It attracts a certain kind of person, and often these are bullies who enjoy exercising power on the powerless.
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There are rogue cops. No question. There are also 900,000+ of them working in this country today. How often do we hear about stories of them shooting citizens for no reason? Seldom. Rarely.
 
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ocean515 said:
Why would you think making a racist accusation like you did is called for here? You don't know the color of my skin. I don't engage in debate with racists, so I will bid you good day.
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Cutting and running? Have a nice day.
 
Wiggen said:
There's something profoundly disturbing about cops running around geared up like they are about to go on patrol in Kabul, when what they are dealing with is unarmed protesters exercising their first amendment rights.
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What's disturbing, is that you think stealing and burning are protected by the 1st Amendment.

Where were you on the Bundy protests?
 
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