You are SO wrong, but then, that's to be expected.
http://www.salon.com/2015/07/25/tex...er/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Salon Magazine? Okay ... from you, that is to be suspected.
You are SO wrong, but then, that's to be expected.
http://www.salon.com/2015/07/25/tex...er/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
:BRAVO: Of course he would have. This cop was a trouble-making wimp.There's an argument for putting the cigarette out, because it could be a 'weapon' or simply an offensive method to express superiority or whatever.
The whole reason we smoked in the 60s was because men smoked to look tough.
Everybody smoked, for the same reason.
But honestly, how tough or how scared is a cop going to be
from a woman sitting in a car with a smoke?
A bigger man would have just brushed it off as BS.
Salon Magazine? Okay ... from you, that is to be suspected.
That's why the issue isn't how Sandra Bland died, but why she was stopped and detained in the first place. It's profiling, sure, but it's even worse than that. It's a systematic campaign to harass people, using misdemeanors and violations as battering ram – a campaign that's been going on forever, and against which there's little defense. When the law can be stretched to mean almost anything, obeying it is no magic bullet.
Why do you suppose he told her to put out her cigarette?
I believe it was to escalate the situation, which it did. And not, as some say, because he feared she would burn him.Bump.
I believe it was to escalate the situation, which it did. And not, as some say, because he feared she would burn him.
One last word for all of you who defend the cop:
I gave my response; am curious to know what you believe about why he asked? :think:Why do you suppose he told her to put out her cigarette?
Trooper Brian Encinia claims Bland was combative and demanded she stop recording the arrest, but laws state that it is legal to record police if it doesn’t interfere with their duties.
1. Brian Encinia’s Is A Fairly New State Trooper
Encinia has no to very little experience and background as a peace officer.
2. Preliminary Investigation Revealed Encinia Violated Protocols and Policy
Texas Department of Public Safety officials informed reporters this week that Encinia violated traffic stop and courtesy protocols. Legal experts claim his alleged abrasive behavior to be a factor. Bland’s rights were violated during the arrest. Citizens are allowed to remain silent after handing over their license and proof of insurance.
3. Key Details About His Encounter With Sandra Bland Were Left Out of his Report.
4. Trooper Brian Encinia’s Digital Presence Has Vanished
Typical of someone guilty and trying to hide
5. Lawmakers Side With Sandra Bland Over her Arrest
Texas Government states Trooper Brian Encinia did not display proper conduct. “Regardless of the situation, the state trooper has an obligation to exhibit professionalism and be courteous,” said Director Steve McCraw. “That did not happen in this situation.”
When asked by reporters if Sandra Bland caused her own death, West said “no.” He also added that she didn’t deserve to be arrested in the first place.
6. Trooper Brian Encinia Is On Administrative Leave
Trooper Brian Encinia is on administrative duty until the investigation is complete. The FBI is working with the Texas Rangers on the case after it was labeled Bland’s death was a suicide. Her family has hired an independent medical examiner an autopsy is scheduled to be released in the next few days.
Wow, you are a wealth of information barbarian.
Henceforth, those laws that are made to protect law enforcement while making a lawful arrest (hindering a law enforcement officer in the line of duty, obstructing a law enforcement in the line of duty, resisting arrest) are all unconstitutional
Because those racist county medical examiners who did the autopsy just can't be trusted.
The things we learn from cop hating Libertarians like the barbarian.
Barbarian, regarding Connie's notion that police are above other citizens:
The Constitution says they are equals. And it protects the right to disrespect police officers. In fact, the law allows one to be downright rude:
That's how it works. The Consititution rules. Cops are only servants. That's why any citizen can compel a police officer to identity himself, but in most states, police can only compel a citizen to identify himself under very limited circumstances. If you were a police officer, as you've sometimes claimed, you'd know this.
Sorry, that excuse won't work. There are also very specific laws regarding what constitutes obstruction, and being impolite or refusing to put out a cigarette don't qualify. With the advent of cell phone cameras, a lot of cops are finding out the hard way when they lose their jobs or face criminal charges.
Seattle has had some issues with that um?
Barbarian observes:
BTW, there's going to be an independent autopsy. If everything comes back as the police said, then they should be O.K. If we see some kind of injury to her head or other issues, then someone's in big trouble.
A rational person would wait for that.
I said "rational." You have a written excuse, Connie.
(does the barbarian not know that LGBTQueer month ended in June?)
Wow, you are a wealth of information barbarian.
Like I said, you're a wealth of information, too bad none of it is true.
Henceforth, those laws that are made to protect law enforcement while making a lawful arrest (hindering a law enforcement officer in the line of duty, obstructing a law enforcement in the line of duty, resisting arrest) are all unconstitutional
Obstructing, hindering and resisting arrest are still valuable tools used by law enforcement
Because those racist county medical examiners who did the autopsy just can't be trusted.
BTW, how did that independent autopsy of Ferguson thug Michael Brown go
Autopsy away all that you like (and be sure to send the taxpayers the bill), Bland had a previous attempted suicide
law doesnt require him to provide a reason she was being arrested.
False, the supreme court has already upheld that an officer has the right to ask someone to step out of the car and they have to comply.
You always remind us of the dates.
Well, let's take a look...
A civilian flipping off a police officer can't be cause for a vehicle stop or arrest, a federal appellate court has ruled...
Some crooked police try that excuse. The courts toss it out every time. Fortunately, cities are starting to fire or indict cops for that kind of corruption. Video has made it a lot easier to burn criminals in that regard.
Your own city has started to crack down on criminal within the police department.
Nice try. But you aren't smart enough to do that kind of thing, Connie.
And the sheriff had been fired from a previous police position for racism and other offenses. What matters is what happened this time. We'll see.
I really shouldn't bring up the topic of homosexuality with you barbarian.
With your Catholic and Boy Scout background (I won't mention family members cuz that's a no no, you learned that after a long ban for mocking a grieving mother didn't cha barbarian?)
Like I said, you're a wealth of information, too bad none of it is true.
Boy, if that isn't a feather in you and your fellow ACLU'ers cap,
nothing is (because when our Christian Founding Fathers coined the phrase "freedom of speech", at the forefront of their minds were losers using an absolutely filthy gesture to show disrespect towards those who were ordained by God per Romans 13:4).
Obstructing, hindering and resisting arrest are still valuable tools used by law enforcement
BTW, how did that independent autopsy of Ferguson thug Michael Brown go
Is it true that you racists (the barbarian's racism has been established in the following thread) http://www.theologyonline.com/forums...d.php?t=111114
Autopsy away all that you like (and be sure to send the taxpayers the bill), Bland had a previous attempted suicide
You leftists batting average on independent autopsies aren't too good barbarian, don't get your hopes up on jailing police and correction officers that are just trying to do their jobs.
The police have already determined that the officer did not follow the law. He was new to the job, and was under the impression he had a right to tell her to put out a cigarette and to be respectful.
So he needlessly escalated the situation. Now he's been removed from his duties, and might have ended his career. I bet he wishes he had followed procedures.