[Velvet]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

This is National news and is a couple of days old already.

He was detained because he was suspected initially of passing a forged check, and subsequent reports say he was -actually- trying to use a fake $20 bill to pay for something at the store where that video took place.

In either case, George Floyd was not suspected of committing an act of violence or threat of violence. There was no need to hold him down on the ground AFTER being handcuffed with a knee to his neck for over 9 minutes.

Wow! Yep, murder for sure.

[graciegirl]

!!!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Denvercane

My son is a policeman. He stands ready every day to put his life on the line to save yours.

I very much appreciate his service!

[kathy1516]

The looting and rioting accomplished nothing. Why take their rage out on innocent businesses? Tell me how these blacks taking large screen TVs and other expensive merchandise is ok??? They should be arrested for the millions of dollars of damage and thievery. The police will be prosecuted. These rioters want it NOW. They can’t wait for the investigation to be complete. Need to have all the facts first before prosecution. This is the USA where the rule of law prevails. Their behavior is disgusting.

[nututv]

Originally Posted by Michael Charles

I cannot teach you or any others who have made up their mind to be haters and/or racists anything, you're not willing to have an open mind to learn something.
When/if you go to church, ask for forgiveness for your thoughts and then ask for the gift of patience and tolerance.

I'm curious as to his past and that makes me a hater, a racist, impatient and intolerant. wow For having never met someone you sure like to fit them into your sized shoe. And I've made up my mind? lol Better look into a mirror.
I very much have an open mind. I like to know/learn all the facts to base an opinion on. If being informed makes me what you seem to think I am, I don't know what to say.
Remember the kid who was found guilty of being a racist to all those poor blacks and the old Indian... until the entire video came out and now he's a millionaire? Sometimes it takes time to reveal all the truth. Why? Because sometimes the truth is hidden and or slowed by people with an objective. (read the MSM) And that includes the bomb throwers at FOX.

[ColdNoMore]

Yes, there are definitely bullies on this forum. A lot who don't think they are.

There are also racists/bigots/misogynists/homophobes/xenophobes/Etc., Etc.

Then there are those who take personal shots at other people...on how they treat their spouses.

ALL are despicable.

And no one has the responsibility, except within the rules, to post so that certain people who believe themselves privileged...are not "annoyed."

So please just admit, that you've been trying to deflect from the real subject of this thread from the beginning...and take a knee.

Thank you.

[anothersteve]

So what should be done with the rioters and looters? Let them walk and have their day because they are oppressed? Right, most of them are doing it because they can, no other reason.
I made my feelings known about this and when the Police overreact with unnecessary force against ANYONE. Self righteous people always show the 5%, or less, of cops that are real ****, and make it look more prevalent than it really is. Some people are a cop haters, period, that's never going to end.
Steve

[sk450]

No one has mentioned that he was transported by the EMT's to the local hospital were he later died. This was showed on the Chicago news. Wait for the Medical Examiner findings of true cause of death. And what did Target have to do with this guy they got there store looted and cars were burnt because people were mad. They should close the store down and tell every one that this is the repercussions of there actions go loot and burn your own house. Oh that right our taxes pay for your house and big screen TV

[Pamelah]

It matters not one iota if he was on drugs. It mattered not if he had a rap sheet! There were 4 officers on the scene to subdue him. 3 watched as the 4th subdued and killed a man.

[Tom2172]

Why not wait until the investigation is completed!
Looks bad but we should not convict based on Twitter and edited video clips!

Why the Rush to judgment?
Looks bad, maybe it is as shown, but basing anything on what today’s media puts out is a mistake.
We don’t get news we get propaganda.

Wait for the investigation.
Hate mobs & rioting doesn’t solve anything it only makes things worse

[Velvet]

You know, when a grown man calls for his mama after saying he cannot breathe, that told me how much Floyd was really in trouble. Usually you do that when you recognize you are dying. Often last words of soldiers.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by anothersteve

So what should be done with the rioters and looters? Let them walk and have their day because they are oppressed? Right, most of them are doing it because they can, no other reason.
I made my feelings known about this and when the Police overreact with unnecessary force against ANYONE. Self righteous people always show the 5%, or less, of cops that are real ****, and make it look more prevalent than it really is. Some people are a cop haters, period, that's never going to end.
Steve

Those not peacefully protesting and causing property damage or looting, should be treated just as any other people doing it would (arrested and charged)...period.

My question is though, what's the difference between those who were peacefully gathering/protesting having tear gas and rubber bullets being used on them, while those insecure camo & assault weapon warrior wannabe's...were allowed to threaten and scream in cops faces?

The answer of course is...skin color.

I typically eschew unproved conspiracies of all kinds, but how hard would it be for some of those scumbag types at Charlottesville to join in the protest...and help with the looting/rioting?

I mean really, what better way to try and foment...their own racists beliefs?

[claricecolin]

The looters should be punished, full stop.

That being said, I have several issues. The other security videos show George being taken out of car and handcuffed with no incident. None of those show him resisting. The officer was kneeling on his neck for minutes despite he and bystanders begging him to stop. I realize most cops are not bad but why do they not speak up? There were 3other officers there and they did nothing to stop the other one.
George was suspected of passing a bad check or bill(not sure if which) in my 20 plus years of retail management have never called cops on either. Policy was refuse sale try to keep suspect bills if safe to do so. In any case they were to detain him not murder him.

Why is there a segment of cops that seem to be terrified of black men? Do they need training or should they not be on the force? They all seem to say I feared for my life, he was super human, resisting arrest and the like. Fear is understandable in any arrest but it always seems like a special level of fear in these cases.

I am not saying all cops but I am tired of seeing the same thing over and over again.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Pamelah

It matters not one iota if he was on drugs. It mattered not if he had a rap sheet! There were 4 officers on the scene to subdue him. 3 watched as the 4th subdued and killed a man.

It really is...as simple as that.

[nututv]

Originally Posted by Velvet

You know, when a grown man calls for his mama after saying he cannot breathe... Usually you do that when you recognize you are dying.

Really! I never heard that before. Other examples please?