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Originally Posted by John41
In 99% of police shootings once all the facts are out it is clear why they shot and are found not guilty. The police tried to stop him getting into his car by nonviolent means first (grabbing his shirt) then when Blake bent down to grab a weapon the police had to defend themselves and shot. As regards the seven shots, in a tense situation one bullet or even several may not stop a determined criminal.
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How do you know that he was reaching for a weapon? Did the officers see the weapon while his back was to them, blocking their view? I’d bet money on the fact that there was no weapon. It’s not as if he
ran to the car to grab a knife or gun.
These shootings can’t be compared to police shootings of white criminals who don’t listen either. White people in general haven’t been discriminated against because they’re white. No, those shootings aren’t publicized—maybe they should start doing so to show that SOME cops are just trigger happy in general— they all need to be held accountable for their actions and treated the same way. What you’re saying is that color isn’t the issue; therefore, you’re saying that its police in general, regardless of the offender’s race. If that’s the case, maybe it’s time to address that. Kill two birds with one stone.