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May 1, 2015 at 2:49 PM #21506May 1, 2015 at 3:36 PM #785613
CoronitaParticipantwhat about all that looting? Where’s the prosecution for all those that burned down businesses and looted?
May 1, 2015 at 3:51 PM #785614njtosd
ParticipantBased on what I read in the news, it appears that at least some of the charges were justified, especially against those who illegally arrested Freddie Gray and also against those who failed to restrain him.
In terms of the mercy on our souls – to my knowledge, nothing that I have ever done has indicated that I would approve or condone such a thing. Who’s souls require mercy – other than those who took part? The simple fact that bad people live in this world is a terrible thing, but I think we should be rational about who should be held responsible. The current spate of violence and vandalism shows that people either can’t figure out who is responsible, or choose to take their anger out indiscriminately. Should God have mercy on those who burn down a legitimate business and ruin a family’s source of income?
For a start – lets require that police wear cameras that deliver a feed wirelessly. My understanding is that the cameras have to be turned in and the data downloaded at the end of the day. This allows officers who would like to cover their tracks the ability to accidentally lose or destroy cameras with incriminating information. And why aren’t there cameras in these vans? That would have provided a lot more info. I also think that video cameras encourage a lot more lawful behavior. As an aside, I think they should also be put in classrooms – the stuff I hear that (theoretically) is coming from the teachers can be unbelievable at times.
I think police have always done this stuff – it’s a blessing that we now have some video footage to prove what everyone’s been saying – there are a lot of thugs on the police force.
May 1, 2015 at 4:35 PM #785617FlyerInHi
Guest[quote=njtosd]
I think police have always done this stuff – it’s a blessing that we now have some video footage to prove what everyone’s been saying – there are a lot of thugs on the police force.[/quote]
Yes. Now we have data and technology. We should do something about that abuses.
May 1, 2015 at 4:48 PM #785616CoronitaParticipantSame shit done by shitty people to people who had nothing to do with it. No different than the LA Riots.
At least the Koreans in L.A. had the right thinking. They had guns.
Of course there won’t be any prosecution from the looting or rioting…
“Baltimore Unrest Reveals Tensions Between African-Americans And Asians”
Wow…Racism…
May 1, 2015 at 5:10 PM #785621scaredyclassic
Participant[quote=njtosd]Based on what I read in the news, it appears that at least some of the charges were justified, especially against those who illegally arrested Freddie Gray and also against those who failed to restrain him.
In terms of the mercy on our souls – to my knowledge, nothing that I have ever done has indicated that I would approve or condone such a thing. Who’s souls require mercy – other than those who took part? The simple fact that bad people live in this world is a terrible thing, but I think we should be rational about who should be held responsible. The current spate of violence and vandalism shows that people either can’t figure out who is responsible, or choose to take their anger out indiscriminately. Should God have mercy on those who burn down a legitimate business and ruin a family’s source of income?
For a start – lets require that police wear cameras that deliver a feed wirelessly. My understanding is that the cameras have to be turned in and the data downloaded at the end of the day. This allows officers who would like to cover their tracks the ability to accidentally lose or destroy cameras with incriminating information. And why aren’t there cameras in these vans? That would have provided a lot more info. I also think that video cameras encourage a lot more lawful behavior. As an aside, I think they should also be put in classrooms – the stuff I hear that (theoretically) is coming from the teachers can be unbelievable at times.
I think police have always done this stuff – it’s a blessing that we now have some video footage to prove what everyone’s been saying – there are a lot of thugs on the police force.[/quote]
I’m too furious with g-D to acknowledge that he or souls exist, so don’t worry you’re in the clear for now.
May 1, 2015 at 7:51 PM #785625CoronitaParticipant3 of the 6 cops are black. So why is this a racism thing? Explain.
May 1, 2015 at 8:45 PM #785626Participant[quote=flu]3 of the 6 cops are black. So why is this a racism thing? Explain.[/quote]
the biggest antisemites are jews
May 1, 2015 at 9:14 PM #785627spdrun
Participant^^^ Touche.
May 1, 2015 at 10:24 PM #785630ltsddd
Participant[quote=flu]Same shit done by shitty people to people who had nothing to do with it. No different than the LA Riots.
At least the Koreans in L.A. had the right thinking. They had guns.
Of course there won’t be any prosecution from the looting or rioting…
“Baltimore Unrest Reveals Tensions Between African-Americans And Asians”
Wow…Racism…[/quote]
Another perspective:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/01/opinions/yang-asians-black-baltimore/
May 1, 2015 at 10:45 PM #785631an
Participant[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=flu]3 of the 6 cops are black. So why is this a racism thing? Explain.[/quote]
the biggest antisemites are jews[/quote]
So, black people and white people and brown people and yellow people are racists?May 2, 2015 at 7:27 AM #785642SK in CV
Participant[quote=flu]what about all that looting? Where’s the prosecution for all those that burned down businesses and looted?[/quote]
That prosecution may come. Hundreds, maybe thousands were rounded up by police, stuck in crowded small cells, without adequate water or food, held without being charged. Some who have been charged had bail set at double the bail for the police officers that were charged.
But ultimately, under the circumstances, your question is nothing more than a grotesque diversion. You seek justice for looters. The collective spines of the black community in Baltimore have been busted up for decades by brutal police tactics. I can’t condone, dismiss or defend the mayhem on the streets of Baltimore this week. The vast majority of peaceful protestors on those city streets would probably agree. But absent the looters, the thugs, the actions that created an environment that demanded non-stop focus, would any charges have been brought? Would peaceful protest have yielded similar results? Which crime is worse, a broken window or a broken spine?
May 2, 2015 at 8:55 AM #785645Guest[quote=flu]3 of the 6 cops are black. So why is this a racism thing? Explain.[/quote]
Coming from an Ivy Leaguer, this is definitely not an ivory tower comment.
The main issue here is police abuse and brutality which has been part of structural racism and violence committed onto the black community by the state.
May 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM #785648Participantwe winners generally like peace and status quo.
May 2, 2015 at 10:19 AM #785654no_such_reality
ParticipantBased on the disdain the police showed for his life isn’t the reaction to run from and avoid the logical one?
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