[fishon]

Don’t let the law of the land upset your bruised feelings.

From nbc news:
“A New York State trooper had the law on his side when he shot unarmed escapee David Sweat, apparently in the back, as the convicted killer ran toward a forest near the Canadian border.

State and federal law allows the use of deadly force to prevent an escape if the officer believes the suspect poses a significant threat. Law enforcement experts say this shooting was clear-cut.”

Brooks was not a convicted killer. He was convicted of battery and cruelty to children.

[JimJohnson]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

What percentage of the white people that you know...even slightly, do you think are racist? Do these people have a commonality? A certain kind of religion, a place of birth, a level of education, an IQ level?

I would say at least 85 % of people I know are racist. My golf friends are racist, most of my neighbors are racist.

[JimJohnson]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

First of all, it looks like the officer is holding a taser and the man running away is holding a gun. Secondly, officers are trained to consider a taser a lethal weapon because if the officer gets tased, the perp then has access to his gun.

Not murder at all. Not even manslaughter. It's called justifiable shooting and self defense.

First of all, the picture does not represent the actual killing where the victim had a taser and the officer had his hand gun. Secondly there was a second officer there for backup should the unlikely tasing take place and third this was a clear case of Murder by an over zealous officer. I could see at least 40 years being an appropriate sentence.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

I would say at least 85 % of people I know are racist. My golf friends are racist, most of my neighbors are racist.

My personal experience and observations...are very similar.


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[Bay Kid]

Check out the DA. What a crook. Now trying to make a name for himself. Check him out.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

First of all, the picture does not represent the actual killing where the victim had a taser and the officer had his hand gun. Secondly there was a second officer there for backup should the unlikely tasing take place and third this was a clear case of Murder by an over zealous officer. I could see at least 40 years being an appropriate sentence.

I find it amazing that you can reach a verdict and recommend a sentence without hearing all of the evidence.

[Giolinh]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

And a whole lot of new, disgusting, info coming out...justifying those charges.

Not to even mention, the cop that didn't shoot is volunteering to testify...as a state witness.

I'm curious to know, if anyone who originally thought this killing was justified...have now changed their minds?

I'm going to go out on a limb here (just kidding, it's not really that hard to predict)...that very few will raise their hands.




I hope, and would be happy...if I'm wrong though.

More to come.

Dr B---I pray you and my fellow Villagers don't think my reply is racist or demeaning in anyway. For many years, I have prosecuted some very difficult and sensitive criminal cases. This one you opine about is definitely in that category where just one peppercorn of seemingly unimportance could change the direction of this matter. I can, as well as many other experienced prosecutors, look at both sides of this enigma and come to opposite conclusions. I caution you to wait for ALL the evidence to be brought forward and explored by all sides. This will take a while. Although I have seen similar cases, I hesitate to opine without all the evidence. Very sad and moving case--much could have been avoided. Some good lessons for all of us on perhaps learning techniques to defuse very emotional situations, especially when laws are being broken and Police are being involved. I also infer about recent altercations here in TV. Try not to provoke. Clean up your language in public places. Not everyone is as intelligent or can handle stressful situations. Learn to back away. Learn to live in peace. There is no point in retaliation. Apologize. Be a community asset, not an ASS. God created us all equal. It's up to each of us to Carpe Diem.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

And in this case that would be murder as the officer knew the man running away was holding a taser. The Officer had training before he went on the force and went rouge instead of using his training. When I was in Vietnam I would not have shot a viet citizen in the back for pointing at me with a non lethal weapon. Murder as clear as day!

Not true. In most states, that shot would be considered justifiable and if the perp is killed, justfiable manslaughter or in some states, justifiable homicide.
When I was in Vietnam, I worried more about my fellow team members and their safety. If someone was shooting, it would not matter if they were to then run away. They were the enemy and they were killed, period.
There's an old saying "better to be tried by 12 than carried by six."
Brooks shot a weapon that sounded like a pistol at the police. A taser uses a powder charge to fire the darts, there for it IS a firearm. If this police officer does not get acquitted it just means that justice is being compromised to appease the lynch mob.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by fishon

Don’t let the law of the land upset your bruised feelings.

From nbc news:
“A New York State trooper had the law on his side when he shot unarmed escapee David Sweat, apparently in the back, as the convicted killer ran toward a forest near the Canadian border.

State and federal law allows the use of deadly force to prevent an escape if the officer believes the suspect poses a significant threat. Law enforcement experts say this shooting was clear-cut.”

Brooks was not a convicted killer. He was convicted of battery and cruelty to children.

He became a felon by fighting, resisting, escaping and firing a firearm at the police. I've seen instances where someone pointed a cell phone at a COP and got shot.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

I would say at least 85 % of people I know are racist. My golf friends are racist, most of my neighbors are racist.

The other 15% will be too after BLM finishes with them.

[retiredguy123]

An update to the story is that Natalie White was arrested yesterday and charged with arson for burning down the Wendy's restaurant. Apparently, she was a girlfriend of Rayshard Brooks.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

My personal experience and observations...are very similar. :ohdear:


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This is very sad to hear from both this post and the one you are responding to. May I assume these observations are all inclusive (represents all races and not just one race)?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

This is very sad to hear from both this post and the one you are responding to. May I assume these observations are all inclusive (represents all races and not just one race)?

If the people involved in the protests, violence, and property destruction believe that their actions will reduce racism, I think they are very misguided. They are just creating more racists.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

If the people involved in the protests, violence, and property destruction believe that their actions will reduce racism, I think they are very misguided. They are just creating more racists.

Whether or not they are creating more racists, I don't know. But, it certainly won't help lessen the problem.
I want to believe that most could live in harmony, but there are some that don't want that to come to pass for some reason.

[GoodLife]

I'm confused.

Why would people who think the Morse family are evil greedy capitalists who have built a community that some think is 85% racist ever move here?

Is this some form of masochism?