[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Swoop

Back up your post with actual facts. Let’s see the statistics that support your narrative.

Sorry, but I believe he/she was relating personal experience and observation. I doubt this person did an in-depth analysis.
As for my own experience during the early 1970's, I (a white male) was denied the opportunity of even applying for many jobs because of my race and gender as companies were required to meet government instituted quotas. This "reverse discrimination" was an effort to promote equal opportunity. After spending 6 years in the military where your rating was determined by experience and knowledge, to be denied even the opportunity to try, hurt. Still, I understood the intent of the program and accepted it. Once I was employed, I did my best and was ultimately promoted to the career I wanted.
I know that discrimination is still a problem. I know that bias runs in all directions. I believe that an open, orderly and peaceful working together is the best way to achieve positive results. We should be shaking hands (figuratively during covid) instead of shaking fists. I believe there are many like myself who feel that opportunities for improvement for all are better than any time in human existence if we are willing to work together in peace and quit picking at the scab of past injustice. We can't fix history, but we can learn from it and try to do better.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by 600th Photo Sq

While I understand that Mr. Floyd died at the hands of a reckless police officer, but the funeral today was way over the top " Drama "

Here you have an admitted career criminal, thug, bully, worthless parasite on society in general, was honored with basically a state funeral, complete with a horse drawn carriage . Followed by adoring followers.

Those who spoke glowing words you are absolutely no better than G. Floyd.

And for those who continue to , Mock, Ridicule, Injure , and yes Kill Our Law Enforcement Officers shame on you. You have no conscience.

Compare that with Officer David Dorn ( Retired) defending his life long friend property.

Officer David Dorn, God Bless You, May You Rest In Peace.

Shot Multiple times executed filmed on Facebook.

I do agree with you about George Floyd’s funeral, I too thought it was overboard & we know George’s family no way could of had a funeral that Laborite. As far as the Peace Makers I just think ONE bad cop made all the other millions of Law Enforcement look bad & got all of this rioting, fires & looting expense put on the Tax Payers. I have no hard feelings toward our Law Enforcement except one of them & his buddy officers. It cost a lot of people millions of dollars. But a lot of these rioters were only interested in looting & starting fires. I doubt a lot of them couldn’t care less for the Floyd’s. George surrendered when he was cuffed & died a uncalled for death! Have a wonderful Day.

[Rosebud1949]

A retired Cop gets murdered, helping businesses.... and people walk over him, yet a career criminal gets a "State" funeral.. (several times over).... This is WRONG and will not make American great again..... Peaceful protests are fine.. looting and riots are not. Now we are to accept kneeling during the anthem.... WHAT NEXT..........

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by RedChariot

People don't like things being shoved down their throat. Multi city funerals. Final mile in a horse drawn carriage. Over the top for sure. That does not negate the horror of his death. But saying this man that has committed some despicable acts , "changed the world " is pandering to a select group and leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

I have reread my post, several times, and I cannot see where I said anything remotely like that!

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Denvercane

7 career people were murdered that day. One was a career criminal and six were career police officers. Can you name them.? Pelosi calls one of the a martyr and kneels down before him. Six died protecting people, one died robbing people, all dead, all murdered. Why does one deserve so much more than the other six? Was his life more important, was he a better citizen.? This country is upside down and people aren't going to like the future that is being formed. Trouble and termoil are in the future. Tearing down statues, rioting and looting are going to become a way of life. If you want something, kill and take it.

Succinct and to the point.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by VillageLiberal

Seems "Thug" is the word of the day, hmmm wonder where got started. You can always tell who watches Fox Faux News.

Do you really believe the other major media are truthful?

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by VillageLiberal

Open a web browser and go to the Southern Poverty Law Center as a start

Another bastion of truth, justice and the American way!

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Sorry, but I believe he/she was relating personal experience and observation. I doubt this person did an in-depth analysis.
As for my own experience during the early 1970's, I (a white male) was denied the opportunity of even applying for many jobs because of my race and gender as companies were required to meet government instituted quotas. This "reverse discrimination" was an effort to promote equal opportunity. After spending 6 years in the military where your rating was determined by experience and knowledge, to be denied even the opportunity to try, hurt. Still, I understood the intent of the program and accepted it. Once I was employed, I did my best and was ultimately promoted to the career I wanted.
I know that discrimination is still a problem. I know that bias runs in all directions. I believe that an open, orderly and peaceful working together is the best way to achieve positive results. We should be shaking hands (figuratively during covid) instead of shaking fists. I believe there are many like myself who feel that opportunities for improvement for all are better than any time in human existence if we are willing to work together in peace and quit picking at the scab of past injustice. We can't fix history, but we can learn from it and try to do better.

Well-reasoned and stated.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by VillageLiberal

By that definition Chauvin was a Thug also, a thug hiding behind a badge and a gun. Probably got hired by a friend.

I just read something that cannot be true. Something called "Habib" a film company? Did both of them work for it? With a woman called Kimberly Brinks? Nelli Tiger Travis?

I am not talking about the night club, I am talking about making movies????

[Swoop]

Originally Posted by VillageLiberal

Admit it, listing them would be a waste of time for both of us, you'd end up quoting some right wing opinion piece slamming each one I brought up, just like the SPLC, and in the end we'd not move one inch from our current positions. I'd suggest you look at the Government's Equal Employment Opportunity website, thier are lots of statistics of the 10s of thousands of discrimination complaints filed as well as the hundreds of millions of tax payer dollars used to settle those complaints. Here's the link

FOIA E-Library | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

See, that’s where you are wrong. I asked you for facts and you directed me to a questionable left wing website. Rather than provide statistics, you would rather trade slanted option pieces. You make statements about racism and police brutality, but don’t have the facts to back up your “feelings”...

[Bent Tree]

I feel the same way about the funeral. Has anyone taken the time to look at this mans criminal history. One bad cop and you think all the cops are bad. I wish the black athletes and the black singers and the black actors And the black NFL players would take interest in the blacks ...this would truly help a lot.

[claricecolin]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Really? Do most funerals in the black community include a horse drawn carriage? I did not watch any of the funeral but have caught a glimpse on the news. Very over the top for me but I have never been to a funeral in the black community so what do I know?

While most funerals do not have a horse drawn carriage the rest of the service is pretty common. A home going is often a long, was but ultimately joyous and hopeful celebration of life.

[BHWitcher]

I absolutely agree. It’s not really about the character of George Floyd. It is the systemic abuse of policing. There are too many George Floyd’s and we should all question racism.

[ffresh]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Methamphetamine and Fentanyl was found during his autopsy by both physicians, the one for the state and the one for the family.

Can you link us to the interchange between Floyd and Chauvin at the nightclub where they were both employed? I can't find a trace of that. It must have been removed from on line sources for some reason.

I have seen no records of any "interchange" between the two and believe it to be contrived reporting. This is from the earliest reports (pre-scrubbing):

Andrea Jenkins, vice president of Minneapolis City Council, told MSNBC the two men worked at the restaurant together for 17 years, and that Chauvin knew Floyd—but Santamaria’s account (club owner) contradicts Jenkins’ statement, and Floyd reportedly only moved to Minneapolis around 2014, according to friends of Floyd.

While Chauvin’s off-duty job at the El Nuevo Rodeo club stretched over 17 years until a few months ago, Floyd only started working there recently as a bouncer and only worked about a dozen events put on by “African American promoters.”
Santamaria, who sold the venue within the past two months, said she doesn’t believe the two men knew each other prior to their fateful encounter Monday night. If Chauvin had recognized Floyd, she said, “he might have given him a little more mercy.”

Fred

[bpascani]

I wonder who paid for it.....