[CFrance]

Originally Posted by RVJim

Why is it you only see this in America? People destroying their own cities to protest perceived injustice. Like dogs crapping in their own crates out of frustration.

You're kidding, right? Take a look at the gilet jaune protests in France last year. The protests in Hong Kong have been very violent and destructive. The destruction in Tehran last November caused by demonstrators protesting against fuel hikes. Just a few examples. And more:

Protests of 2019 - Wikipedia

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by CFrance

You're kidding, right? Take a look at the gilet jaune protests in France last year. The protests in Hong Kong have been very violent and destructive. The destruction in Tehran last November caused by demonstrators protesting against fuel hikes. Just a few examples. And more:

Protests of 2019 - Wikipedia

We should be better than this

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

We should be better than this

I agree...we should be.

We are "stirred" daily NOT for the benefit of our country.

We have been divided as promised.

[New Englander]

Kneeling on a mans neck for eight minutes and the man saying I can't breath is a VERY excessive force. Did the man deserve to die? NO!

Is it okay to riot and loot because you're angry? NO!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Kneeling on a mans neck for eight minutes and the man saying I can't breath is a VERY excessive force. Did the man deserve to die? NO!

Is it okay to riot and loot because you're angry? NO!

I do not understand why the officer would kneel on the guys neck so long. What could he have possibly be thinking especially when other people around are filming this.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

I do not understand why the officer would kneel on the guys neck so long. What could he have possibly be thinking especially when other people around are filming this.

I think that he figured, that based on the vast majority of historical similar actions in this country...he could get away with it.

One can only imagine, how many times white officers have used excessive force on people of color...when no camera is around.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I think that he figured, that based on the vast majority of historical similar actions in this country...he could get away with it.

One can only imagine, how many times white officers have used excessive force on people of color...when no camera is around.

Would like to hear the officers side of the story.

[anothersteve]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I think that he figured,

You "think" that he "figured"?

Steve

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I think that he figured, that based on the vast majority of historical similar actions in this country...he could get away with it.

One can only imagine, how many times white officers have used excessive force on people of color...when no camera is around.

I also wonder how many times white officers us excessive force on white suspects. It isn't solely a one way street. 78% of suspects shot and killed by police are white, of course that doesn't make the headlines as often. That being said, this incident remains deplorable.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

Would like to hear the officers side of the story.

We will.....in court. That is how it works, unless killed before then.

I am struck by the tone on here. I also repel violence and looting (that story of WHO did that will be interesting) but the entire tenor on this forum is now about the police and the actual crime has become secondary.

[Shbullet]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I think that he figured, that based on the vast majority of historical similar actions in this country...he could get away with it.

One can only imagine, how many times white officers have used excessive force on people of color...when no camera is around.

Do U think excessive force has happened to white people as well ? I do. Just saying...Its not ok for any race..unfortunately we look at race way too often. Someday, we hopefully can look at this incident and say a police officer used excessive force on a MAN,,,,and maybe avoid all the race baiting disruptive activities that follow....riots etc

[Velvet]

Honolulu Star Advertiser:
“MINNEAPOLIS >> The Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested today and charged with murder.”

After watching the video that was posted, and listening to what George Floyd was detained for, this was my impression too.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

...One can only imagine, how many times white officers have used excessive force on people of color...when no camera is around.

That might be the most racist statement I’ve heard or read from any source since this terrible event occurred.

Remove “white” and “of color” and it would have raised a fair question.

[Shbullet]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

That might be the most racist statement I’ve heard or read from any source since this terrible event occurred.

Remove “white” and “of color” and it would have raised a fair question.

Absolutely correct

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

Would like to hear the officers side of the story.

Would it be any different than the other 18 times he was called on the carpet??