[B767drvr]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

So because charges have been filed that makes him automatically guilty? The charges amount to nothing but opening arguments. The Defense still get their chance to present their case. Why can't you understand that? Or are you just being obtuse?

I've come to the realization that some people truly see the world differently. They firmly believe they see "the truth" and the rest of us don't. (I'm parsing my words here... almost choking.)

I can read history books and read about the death, poverty, starvation, and destruction that results from their ideas, but to them, they see rainbows, unicorns and utopia... all the while decrying the lunacy of our selfish (and apparently, racist) beliefs.

[Kerry Azz]

To stop this foolishness just have the legal fee come out of the police pension fund. Maybe then they’ll do the right thing and serve and protect.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

So because charges have been filed that makes him automatically guilty? The charges amount to nothing but opening arguments. The Defense still get their chance to present their case. Why can't you understand that? Or are you just being obtuse?

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I just read the Admin's post/notice to all members, so in that vein and in the spirit of what they're trying to do...I've chosen to delete my response.


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[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Kerry Azz

To stop this foolishness just have the legal fee come out of the police pension fund. Maybe then they’ll do the right thing and serve and protect.

Now THAT would be very interesting to watch.


Add laws limiting the "qualified immunity" for cops and I'll bet things...WOULD change.

[B767drvr]

Originally Posted by Kerry Azz

To stop this foolishness just have the legal fee come out of the police pension fund. Maybe then they’ll do the right thing and serve and protect.

Actually, I was thinking just THE OPPOSITE! The estate of Mr. Brooks should have to pay for the mess HE CREATED by driving while intoxicated, assaulting two police officers (WITHOUT PROVOCATION!), stealing and then firing a taser at a police officer, and all the aftermath and trauma he caused law enforcement. What are we up to... 4 felonies, at least for Mr. Brooks? Wow... doesn't sound like he was making good choices.

[B767drvr]

Here's a crazy idea... OBEY THE LAW and LAW ENFORCEMENT when they come to clean up the mess you (Mr. Brooks) created.

[anothersteve]

Originally Posted by B767drvr

Actually, I was thinking just THE OPPOSITE! The estate of Mr. Brooks should have to pay for the mess HE CREATED by driving while intoxicated, assaulting two police officers (WITHOUT PROVOCATION!), stealing and then firing a taser at a police officer, and all the aftermath and trauma he caused law enforcement.

Justice is pretty crazy huh?
Steve

[B767drvr]

Originally Posted by anothersteve

Justice is pretty crazy huh?
Steve

Sure is. I honestly can't imagine why any sane individual would enter law enforcement today, or continue unless close to retirement, given all the liability for split-second decisions while being physically attacked/life threatened by law-breakers. We pay these people poorly, give them minimal training, a pat on the back, and wish them "good luck" dealing day in and day out with the worst of humanity.

[anothersteve]

I'm hearing word that in one police precinct in Atlanta, all the officers are calling in sick. Geez....I hope they get better.
Steve

[anothersteve]

Well they want to defund the police

Search Twitter - Atlanta pd

Steve

[mtdjed]

2. Rolfe (the skinhead looking shooter cop) kicked Brooks...as Brooks was laying on the ground dying.

Calling a bald person a Skinhead looking cop is derogatory. It is obviously an attempt to associate inappropriately. Isn't this almost the same as being racist. As a bald person, I feel unjustly accused. Why would someone make that association unless they were unfairly attempting to convict? Makes one suspect of such bias.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by B767drvr

Actually, I was thinking just THE OPPOSITE! The estate of Mr. Brooks should have to pay for the mess HE CREATED by driving while intoxicated, assaulting two police officers (WITHOUT PROVOCATION!), stealing and then firing a taser at a police officer, and all the aftermath and trauma he caused law enforcement. What are we up to... 4 felonies, at least for Mr. Brooks? Wow... doesn't sound like he was making good choices.

What estate? He was a loser, a child abuser and career criminal.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Seems like the DA has some of his own legal problems to worry about.. GBI investigating DA Paul Howard over use of nonprofit

The DA is of questionable character at best. He should be disbarred and locked up!

[B767drvr]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

What estate? He was a loser, a child abuser and career criminal.

Yeah... I was being generous.

Somehow, the innocent taxpayer will have to pay for the mess Mr. Brooks chose to create.

[jedalton]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

And Ted Williams, paid commentator by Fox, should be believed over all of those who see it differently...because?

As far as being "overcharged," we'll see...as that is also arguable.

I think that falls under the phrase..."throwing the book at them."

1. Brooks was shot in the back,TWICE, while running away and not being a deadly threat to the cop (not only is a taser not considered a "deadly" weapon, it was useless after being discharged twice).

2. Rolfe (the skinhead looking shooter cop) kicked Brooks...as Brooks was laying on the ground dying.

3. The other cop (Brosnan), stood on Brooks shoulder...as Brooks was laying on the ground dying.

4. Brosnan 'policing' the brass from the gun, before any attempt at rendering aid to Brooks...who was laying on the ground dying.

5. Rolfe crowing "I got him" after shooting Brooks (twice, in the back, as a reminder).

6. Brosnan is volunteering to be a state witness and step over that "thin blue line"...that has allowed all too many other LEO's in getting off.


Knowing all of these facts, I predict it won't even go to court...but a plea deal will be worked out.

Hopefully, if justice is served...Rolfe will serve a very long time in prison.

I also predict, that there will be a concerted effort to obfuscate/divert/distract/insert "whataboutism"...into this issue/thread.



But back to my question...has anyone (given the additional facts revealed today), changed from their original position?

If not...why not?

In Georgia a taser is a deadly threat