Running gun violence thread

Grabbing somebody by the collar and shoving them is not "roughed up." Absolutely wrong, but not "roughed up."

 

His story has not been cross examined.

He's a co-conspirator. His account should be considered in this context.

I think that's utterly reasonable, and not character assassination. And, the autopsy already proves his account to be false.

 

Oh bullshit.

And, it's enough to get your adrenaline pumping, which is the point.

 

Q: Who do we want?

A: Darren Wilson

Q: How do we want him?

A: Dead!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwJrG2AMghw

 

Eyewitness accounts of co-conspirators should never be considered reliable unless they are testifying for the state. In exchange for sentencing benefits.

 

As you know, when this is the case, it is always pointed out to a jury, and they are instructed to consider this testimony in that light.

 

It really works, too. If nothing else, juries in America are highly skeptical of State's witnesses and very wary of eyewitness testimony.

 

I think the appropriate legal phrase is "assault and battery" ...

 

Do you know if minorities applied for the jobs? When "snitches gets stiches" is a common theme in the inner-city, being a cop may not be a priority.

 

You know, it occurs to me that the logical conclusion of these events is for the police to just not enforce the law in places like Ferguson. It's just not worth it.

You want to steal a box of Rellos? Go for it. You want to shove a store clerk, while robbing him? Fine.

You want to walk down the middle of the street, smoke a blunt? No problem.

The community doesn't respect the police, and the police are not given the benefit of the doubt in any confrontation.

Why would you put your life and/or job on the line in these circumstances?

And, the people that will suffer will be the law abiding citizens. They will live in a crime ridden community where businesses will not want to operate.

 

When you correct for those with high school degrees, and who can pass a background check, how do the percentages work out?

Big Mike would have failed the drug screen. How many other African-Americans in his community would be eligible, even if they were interested?

 

What I am finding out (from this message board, places of white guilt like the Gawker media properties, and listening to the quotes from Ferguson townspeople) is that stuff like stealing from a store, and strong-arming a clerk, is not a big deal at all. People have not one fucking ounce of problem with it. Nobody's perfect, you know, tons of people do it... And its not like Big Mike shot someone, so what's the problem??