8 Protesters Were Blinded in Single Day in May. (excerpt) ...a dozen people were partially blinded by police projectiles during the week of protests in the wake of George Floyd's death. And eight of those people lost vision in one eye in a single day—Saturday, May 30. In a video investigation, the Washington Post finds that the official police accounts of what happened in some of those instances is undermined by actual video of what transpired. [end excerpt]
It was one eye. Not both. And I didn't write that story (a classic that plays every Christmas). What's bizarre is you bringing it up when it has nothing to do with this conversation :(
The projectiles were tear gas canisters, not bullets. I didn't mention any shootings. And your video concerned misbehavior by protesters. I pointed out that the police are blinding people, which is worse than throwing water bottles. "Nothing to do with" in your opinion because you're a fan of police violence.
They didn't shoot them with their service revolvers. That is what I took your "shooting" comment to mean. They also didn't shoot them at people. Or maybe they did, in which case the officer responsible should be charged. If it was intentional. As opposed to an accident due to carelessness.
Laws PROTECT the right to assemble and exercise your free speech rights. The police should be protecting citizens exercising their rights, not attacking them. What good are laws when those who are supposed to uphold them violate them instead?
Laws do NOT protect violent protestors who throw rocks and other objects at police. And THEY are the ones who get well deserved wood shampoos. A little tit-for-tat extrajucial punishment for extrajudicial lawbreakers. I'm a HUGE tit-4-tat fan.
The vast majority of the protesters are peaceful. Although our laws DO protect the minority who aren't. They can be arrested, not beaten. Or they should be. That some share your view (and act on it) is proof the police need reforming. Police arrest people so they can face justice, they are NOT supposed to meet it out "Judge Dredd" style.
btw, an extrajudicial execution is definitely NOT "tit for tat" re "resisting" arrest. A real tit-for-tat wouldn't be nearly as bad as what you desire.
George Floyd was passively resisting. And was executed for it. Definitely NOT tit-for-tat. They never even gave him a chance to cooperate after his initial "resistance". Did the cop who murdered him ever say "are you willing to cooperate now". Was he waiting for back up? If Floyd hadn't died, how long was the officer going to pin him down for? Hours? Days? Obviously he had no intention of stopping until Floyd was DEAD (aka he murdered him).
btw - It's not official police policy. But use of force “necessary and reasonable to control the situation, effect an arrest, overcome resistance to arrest, or defend themselves or others from harm.” IS. Sounds pretty tit-4-tatty. So relax and enjoy your next wood shampoo. :)
The cop NEVER attempted to "overcome resistance to arrest". You can't arrest someone who's dead. And killing someone who passively resists is FAR from necessary or reasonable. Why he was fired. Next he needs to be convicted and sentenced. Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao should all end up behind bars for their roles in the cold blooded murder of George Floyd.
I heard he's in trouble now for being a tax cheat. There is a world of hurt coming his way. I bet he wishes now he had not murdered George Floyd. As a crooked cop who liked beating up suspects, he'd flown under the radar for many years.
Looks like his wife is divorcing him as well. LOL.
8 Protesters Were Blinded in Single Day in May. (excerpt) ...a dozen people were partially blinded by police projectiles during the week of protests in the wake of George Floyd's death. And eight of those people lost vision in one eye in a single day—Saturday, May 30. In a video investigation, the Washington Post finds that the official police accounts of what happened in some of those instances is undermined by actual video of what transpired. [end excerpt]
ReplyDeleteThese policemen were shooting back? They didn't appear to be shooting anything... all I see are close-in weapons / batons.
ReplyDeleteHow can police officers "shoot back" when they weren't shot at? Your comment makes no sense.
ReplyDeleteWhat's really bizarre is your Christmas Story about police shooting Ralphies' eyes out.
ReplyDeleteIt was one eye. Not both. And I didn't write that story (a classic that plays every Christmas). What's bizarre is you bringing it up when it has nothing to do with this conversation :(
ReplyDeleteAs the shootings you mention had nothing to do with the posted video situation in Chicago...
ReplyDeleteThe projectiles were tear gas canisters, not bullets. I didn't mention any shootings. And your video concerned misbehavior by protesters. I pointed out that the police are blinding people, which is worse than throwing water bottles. "Nothing to do with" in your opinion because you're a fan of police violence.
ReplyDeleteThey don't shoot tear gas canisters? Why are they blinding people then? The gas? Too bad...
ReplyDeleteWhat good are laws w/o enforcement of them? Is force violence? You betcha I'm a fan.
ReplyDeleteThey didn't shoot them with their service revolvers. That is what I took your "shooting" comment to mean. They also didn't shoot them at people. Or maybe they did, in which case the officer responsible should be charged. If it was intentional. As opposed to an accident due to carelessness.
ReplyDeleteLaws PROTECT the right to assemble and exercise your free speech rights. The police should be protecting citizens exercising their rights, not attacking them. What good are laws when those who are supposed to uphold them violate them instead?
Laws do NOT protect violent protestors who throw rocks and other objects at police. And THEY are the ones who get well deserved wood shampoos. A little tit-for-tat extrajucial punishment for extrajudicial lawbreakers. I'm a HUGE tit-4-tat fan.
ReplyDeleteCuz much as the saying may be derided, "an eye for an eye" is real "justice".
ReplyDeleteThe vast majority of the protesters are peaceful. Although our laws DO protect the minority who aren't. They can be arrested, not beaten. Or they should be. That some share your view (and act on it) is proof the police need reforming. Police arrest people so they can face justice, they are NOT supposed to meet it out "Judge Dredd" style.
ReplyDeleteI love justice. And justice is tit-4-tat.
ReplyDeleteWanna know why Americans love Superhero comics? Because Superheroes meet out REAL justice, not "criminal justice". :)
It isn't. Superhero movies are fantasy.
ReplyDeletebtw, an extrajudicial execution is definitely NOT "tit for tat" re "resisting" arrest. A real tit-for-tat wouldn't be nearly as bad as what you desire.
ReplyDeleteTit-4-tat means tit-4-tat. You fight, I give you a wood shampoo.
ReplyDeleteYou try and hurt me, I hurt you.
ReplyDeleteGeorge Floyd was passively resisting. And was executed for it. Definitely NOT tit-for-tat. They never even gave him a chance to cooperate after his initial "resistance". Did the cop who murdered him ever say "are you willing to cooperate now". Was he waiting for back up? If Floyd hadn't died, how long was the officer going to pin him down for? Hours? Days? Obviously he had no intention of stopping until Floyd was DEAD (aka he murdered him).
ReplyDeletebtw, tit-for-tat is not official police policy.
The police were merely "passively resisting" with him. George Floyd committed suicide by cop.
ReplyDeletebtw - It's not official police policy. But use of force “necessary and reasonable to control the situation, effect an arrest, overcome resistance to arrest, or defend themselves or others from harm.” IS. Sounds pretty tit-4-tatty. So relax and enjoy your next wood shampoo. :)
ReplyDeleteThe cop NEVER attempted to "overcome resistance to arrest". You can't arrest someone who's dead. And killing someone who passively resists is FAR from necessary or reasonable. Why he was fired. Next he needs to be convicted and sentenced. Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao should all end up behind bars for their roles in the cold blooded murder of George Floyd.
ReplyDeleteHe'll end up getting a six figure "advisor" contract with Blackwater.
ReplyDeleteI heard he's in trouble now for being a tax cheat. There is a world of hurt coming his way. I bet he wishes now he had not murdered George Floyd. As a crooked cop who liked beating up suspects, he'd flown under the radar for many years.
ReplyDeleteLooks like his wife is divorcing him as well. LOL.
Good, now he'll get a suitable trophy wife that'll 'f his brains out.
ReplyDeleteIf that's how you feel about it, why haven't you divorced your wife already? Especially given what a burden she is.
ReplyDeleteWhy haven't you?
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