Gunman executes 2 NYPD cops as ‘revenge’ for Garner

[resodko]

 

[99lamb]

At some point the injustice of White officers shooting black teens who point loaded guns at them will have to be addressed.
The solution would be a national police force accountable to a centralized command center, which would supersede local and state authority.
good-day

 

[Stripe]

My initial reaction when I hear about police shootings is still that the cop was probably justified, but I'm not completely denying the possibility of an imbalance in how cops treat black men.

Why are you bringing skin color into it?

 

[musterion]

like saying that my beagle climbing on the table and eating a pound of sliced ham is "understandable" :doh:

of course, if you believe that blacks are unruly children who shouldn't be held accountable for their actions and who can't be expected to know the difference between right and wrong..

That obviously was Obama's genetically racist half speaking.

 

[kmoney]

Why are you bringing skin color into it?

Because these events don't happen in a vacuum. What is the point of asking what someone's response would be when they have no details except a cop shot someone? Simply to see if they instinctively favor a cop or a non-cop?

 

[resodko]

Because these events don't happen in a vacuum.

:think: if they did, they couldn't hear each other talking



couldn't breathe, either

 

[IMJerusha]

has anybody noticed this shift in the liberal press in the states?

Yes, but I look at it like Sharpton's behavior, merely an effort to distance themselves from the responsibility of stirring up lawlessness.

 

[Stripe]

What is the point of asking what someone's response would be when they have no details except a cop shot someone? Simply to see if they instinctively favor a cop or a non-cop?

Yes.

Not instinctively, though. Recognizing authority is usually something people have to work at.

If you're not prepared to back authority over lawlessness, you are part of the problem.

 

[The Barbarian]

And of course tet has to make it a racial issue. It's the way those guys think.

His fellow racist murdered two police officers for the same reason. Why does it always have to be about race for them.

In the long run, public attention on the issue will be effective, I think. Even if bodycams aren't universally adopted.

 

[Stripe]

Is. 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Wait -- I thought the government was on the people's shoulder.

 

[TomO]

I think that even those scant details should draw an emotional response from just about everybody -- especially given recent events.

Would you presume the officer acted in a justifiable manner or not?

:AMR: A cop shot a guy? This is something which should draw an emotional response?...Okay, this wouldn't be the first time that I was accused of being emotionally deficient. That having been said I suppose this is going to be one of those things where I will be badgered into giving an opinion where none is warranted.
I would have to say that, most likely, the incident was a case of justifiable homicide. That yes, the cop was probably acting in self defense. The reason that I would make this presumption, if insisted upon, is statistically this is the most common occurrence.

 

[resodko]

Yes, but I look at it like Sharpton's behavior, merely an effort to distance themselves from the responsibility of stirring up lawlessness.

the cbc's running with this latest shooting in mo as "white cop shoots black teen" - they do mention that the cops are "claiming" that he was armed later in the story

 

[Stripe]

:AMR: A cop shot a guy? This is something which should draw an emotional response?...Okay, this wouldn't be the first time that I was accused of being emotionally deficient. That having been said I suppose this is going to be one of those things where I will be badgered into giving an opinion where none is warranted.

I would have to say that, most likely, the incident was a case of justifiable homicide. That yes, the cop was probably acting in self defense. The reason that I would make this presumption, if insisted upon, is statistically this is the most common occurrence.

:thumb:

However, the question was not aimed at you, as you have not shown any indication that you believe there is a systemic problem within the police force that needs addressing.

My question was aimed at the type that start their stories with the colors of the two actors and believe they are justified in challenging the integrity of proper authorities.

 

[The Barbarian]

It's insane to give any government agency power without adequate oversight. What is remarkable is not that police have sometimes abused that trust, but that it has happened as little as it does.

Nevertheless, it should be monitored and punished severely when it happens. Criminals are far more dangerous when the have power behind them.

 

[resodko]

Garner's family has released a statement expressing their disapproval and outrage.

“They Take 1 of Ours, Let’s Take 2 of Theirs” New York Man Executes Two Cops in Revenge Attack

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/2-nypd-cops-killed/#ZKrjXMKoz63c1wD0.99



http://nypost.com/2014/12/20/2-nypd-cops-shot-execution-style-in-brooklyn/

now the cbc's reporting this as " two police officers executed by a man in retaliation for the deaths of unarmed blacks by white police officers" :doh:


no mention of brinsley's ethnicity