I can tell you that where I worked we didn't feel that way.

When we saw "undesirables" around, we made sure they knew they were not welcome, because we wanted to keep the town nice.

That is my essential point. Police that overstep their authority is nothing new. My problem with this entire issue is that it becomes the cause celebre for people that have racial agendas that they wish to promote. That is what the protesters were doing. Sure there may have been some concern for the victim but shootings like these occur in low income neighborhoods on a weekly basis. The hypocrisy of the protesters,with all of their calls for justice, is amusing because most if asked probably have seen violent acts perpetrated and will refuse to say anything because of some stupid street policy known as no snitching. Rappers have actually been quoted advising people to not snitch. Kids walk around with idiotic phrases such as snitches get stitches.

Police brutality is an important issue and the historical legacy of Racism practiced by the police should not be overlooked. I'm am much more concerned about the forces that led the kid to think he had to steal or take to get what he wanted. The racists forces that deprive African Americans of scarce resources are far more damning than this random act of violence. This Elmhurst Steve guy with his racists views is also insignificant because he doesn't control anything. What is he denying African Americans, a paint job. Donald Sterling and people of his ilk are of far greater concern because they run and control things. They have the authority to effect and the focus on social injustices deviates from what is of greater concern and that is economic injustice.

But all your posts on the subject suggest you felt exactly that way.

This is going to reach a head pretty soon.

I wish all the bloviators would spend their time in the trenches trying to help people get out of poverty rather than grandstanding to make themselves feel good.

I'm not talking about the board personalities. But yes, if you feel THAT heated about it, do something.

I am not a legal expert, how many times do I have to say it?

Ive already dumped a bucket of water on my head. What else should I do?

I actually have that is why I feel that I am qualified to speak about it

What motivation do those in a position of control have, to alter the economic landscape? Why would they choose to take such measures?

This is going to reach a head pretty soon.

That is my essential point. Police that overstep their authority is nothing new. My problem with this entire issue is that it becomes the cause celebre for people that have racial agendas that they wish to promote. That is what the protesters were doing. Sure there may have been some concern for the victim but shootings like these occur in low income neighborhoods on a weekly basis. The hypocrisy of the protesters,with all of their calls for justice, is amusing because most if asked probably have seen violent acts perpetrated and will refuse to say anything because of some stupid street policy known as no snitching. Rappers have actually been quoted advising people to not snitch. Kids walk around with idiotic phrases such as snitches get stitches.

Police brutality is an important issue and the historical legacy of Racism practiced by the police should not be overlooked. I'm am much more concerned about the forces that led the kid to think he had to steal or take to get what he wanted. The racists forces that deprive African Americans of scarce resources are far more damning than this random act of violence. This Elmhurst Steve guy with his racists views is also insignificant because he doesn't control anything. What is he denying African Americans, a paint job. Donald Sterling and people of his ilk are of far greater concern because they run and control things. They have the authority to effect and the focus on social injustices deviates from what is of greater concern and that is economic injustice.

You spoke of people like Donald Sterling who have the ability to alter the economic climate and offer opportunities (or deny them) to blacks. How those people are significant because of that power/authority. Are you saying that you are some Donald Sterling type, who had hundreds, if not thousands of jobs to offer and has impacted the economic scene by offering these many jobs to the disadvantaged, disenfranchised masses? Please tell us more....

This is going to reach a head pretty soon.

I will. I subscribe to the adage that he who engages fools is he himself a fool!

I'm a big dumb shitlib baby

Hypocrite. I see you talking to Nas all the time.

This is going to reach a head pretty soon.

I wish all the bloviators would spend their time in the trenches trying to help people get out of poverty rather than grandstanding to make themselves feel good.

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/cop-pointing-rifle-at-ferguson-protestors-i-will-fuck-1624463375/+robharvilla (2nd video is clearer)

First Hank and now JORR causing shit in Mizzoura.

Doesnt sound realistic

Also let's not act as if protecting your brother or sister isn't practiced by communities and fraternities across the country. What do you believe the police generally do?

People who ask questions with their hands in the air are dangerous.

This is a VERY good point.

At the end of the day you still have a cop that fucked up...the looting and protesting has made this national. The microscope and exposure will make it that much more difficult to cover up the fact that a police office put 6 bullets into an unarmed man.

Not advocating looting and violence to raise awareness, but this is where the situation is now.

It's a complete WYC. You don't think the other cops are going to come out and "snitch" that their "brother" shot a guy in the back, do you?

Her guns are certainly bigger.