Originally Posted by canyonblue (Post 1829413)

A presidential candidate and his wife personally meet with the family of a man with a criminal record, had an outstanding warrant, is accused of sexual assault, resisted arrest, was tased twice, threatened police with a knife and was shot. The candidate and his wife go and console the family and the guy, while a cop who is shot and killed in the line of duty and his family get no recognition at all. I find this incredible. We live in a very misguided society.

Originally Posted by jj6426 (Post 1829131)

First of all, in defense of the police, what is wrong with these suspects who don't cooperate with the police? If you're stopped or caught by the police, deal with it. You have no chance otherwise. In defense of the suspect, why shoot him? Why kill him? Why not taser him? Or, in the case of Jacob Blake who was trying to get into his car, why not shoot out his tires? If there is more than one policeman, why can't they grab him and handcuff him? He ( Blake) was stronger than a cop? Than two cops? Although I may be missing something, it seems to me that the cops were just enraged that this guy was fighting them---and they shot him out of anger not as a last means of capturing him. I would love to hear if a policeman agrees with anything I've said.

Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 1830495)

It is Blake's parents fault. They should have taught him respect for all people, then the police wouldn't have been called.

Originally Posted by Aloha1 (Post 1830348)

We now know, Blake senior is an antisemite and follower of the bigot, Louis Farrakhan. We also now know that Blake junior has a rap sheet a mile long, broke into his ex girlfriend's home, sexually assaulted her, stole her car and debit card, and had violated a restraining order. We now know there was no "fight" that Blake was breaking up. Another false narrative to go along with "hands up. don't shoot". There will never be rapprochement until there is an agreement to honestly look at the facts devoid of pre conceived ideas and politics.

Originally Posted by MDLNB (Post 1830349)

Should have used a choke hold on him. Nah, a bullet should have worked ok. If they would have used their baton or flashlight on him, there would be complaints of abuse. Can't win so you might as well use whatever keeps you safe and worry about the jury later.