The Michael Brown Shooting Official Thread

[decocker 7,198]

and this: http://www.ijreview.com/2014/08/172458-breaking-michael-brown-allegedly-involved-second-degree-murder-case/

#noangel

considering the source (lol) and that this 'breaking news' has zero to do with his death..

also, that link just completely crashed my browser, thanks.

[SMOKE 1,426]

considering the source (lol) and that this 'breaking news' has zero to do with his death..

also, that link just completely crashed my browser, thanks.

its on other sites also. soon to be on many. it does along with the video of him in the convenience store put the 'gentle giant' claim to rest.

you need a new pc. I also suggest staying off those fringe left websites you frequent.

[decocker 7,198]

its on other sites also. soon to be on many. it does along with the video of him in the convenience store put the 'gentle giant' claim to rest.

nope. has zero to do with his death. only thing that will come of this nonsense is a bunch of conservative hard ons.

you need a new pc. I also suggest staying off those fringe left websites you frequent.

fringe left? lol..

[SMOKE 1,426]

nope. has zero to do with his death. only thing that will come of this nonsense is a bunch of conservative hard ons.

ok, if you say so. people in the real world know different.

[GandD 5,966]

The fun thing about this case is that the initial "racist cop" narrative has been all but debunked. Yet, even the folks that recognize this, still use it as the rally cry for police brutality and injustices against black folks in general. I'm not saying racial profiling doesn't happen, BUT, it might be time to pick another example.

[decocker 7,198]

The fun thing about this case is that the initial "racist cop" narrative has been all but debunked. Yet, even the folks that recognize this, still use it as the rally cry for police brutality and injustices against black folks in general. I'm not saying racial profiling doesn't happen, BUT, it might be time to pick another example.

the really fun thing about this case is how 'racist cop' was never the mantra and yet people keep repeating that..it's super fun.

[GandD 5,966]

the really fun thing about this case is how 'racist cop' was never the mantra and yet people keep repeating that..it's super fun.

This was in the beginning portrayed as an unarmed kid getting shot because he was black. I don't believe that is the case.

[decocker 7,198]

This was in the beginning portrayed as an unarmed kid getting shot because he was black. I don't believe that is the case.

when you say unarmed kid getting shot because he was black, the evidence you want presented is..? a cop saying, hell yeah i'm racist and i shot that kid because he is black and i don't like black people? because, no. it was never that simple.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I'm laughing at both of you because I'm drinking beer and you two are beating a dead horse. Not the Yul Brenner horse though.

BJ stop lurking and get in here.

Edited August 29, 2014 by Teddy B

[decocker 7,198]

good idea teddy. i'm going to fetch myself a case right now.

[GandD 5,966]

when you say unarmed kid getting shot because he was black, the evidence you want presented is..? a cop saying, hell yeah i'm racist and i shot that kid because he is black and i don't like black people? because, no. it was never that simple.

It looks like he got shot cus he attacked a cop. That is unfortunate but makes sense. I would expect the same for anyone.

[B_J 2,752]

I'm laughing at both of you because I'm drinking beer and you two are beating a dead horse. Not the Yul Brenner horse though.

BJ stop lurking and get in here.

I really can't believe there is much disagreement on this topic.

This whole story makes me remember something that was all over the local news when I first moved to San Antonio.

http://bctpom.blogspot.com/2010/05/officer-john-riojas.html

Officer John Anthony "Rocky" Riojas at about 9:40 p.m. was summoned to the Stone Hollow Apartments in the 9400 block of Fredericksburg Road, for a Public Disturbance. He was involved in a foot chase with the suspect and was able to catch up to the suspect as a struggle ensued. Officer Riojas drew his service weapon but the fight went to the ground, and Officer Riojas ended up on top of the subject, chest to chest with his gun still in his hand. The individual grabbed Officer Riojas’ gun and then extended Officer Riojas’ arm and gun out away from him as he turned on his stomach. Being taller and longer of arm than Riojas, he was able to apply more leverage and got the gun away from Officer Riojas, who was physically very strong. Officer Riojas was now on the subjects back. The subject had the gun underneath him and officer Riojas was trying to get the gun back from under the subject, reaching around and under the right side of the subject. Meanwhile, the subject switched the gun to his left hand and extended the gun back over his left shoulder, next to his own ear and pulled the trigger. Officer Riojas’ head was on that side and he took the round through the forehead, killing him instantly. The suspect fleed the scene. Other Officers in the area responded to the gunfire. Officer Riojas was transported to a hospital, where he died two hours later at 12:07 a.m. after his family made the decision to take him off life support. Police Chief Al Philippus said at a 12:35 a.m. news conference. "The family had to make some very difficult decisions for him,"

The murderer was unarmed and in a struggle with a cop who was obviously strong and in great shape. But the cop was still killed.

Being unarmed does not mean that a person isn't dangerous. Cops have to be able to protect themselves. If Brown was coming at the cop then, to me, the cop simply protected himself.

[decocker 7,198]

It looks like he got shot cus he attacked a cop.

depends upon where you're getting your information.

[GandD 5,966]

depends upon where you're getting your information.

Well, that's with everything. I've remained oblivious to this one for the most part. On purpose. What can I do? Nothing. Does it affect me? Nah.

[decocker 7,198]

Does it affect me? Nah.

i completely disagree. but then you probably already knew that, since everyone knows how i'm biased against police.