Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

[Janelle2002 3,865]

By definition, they are.

The word definition of the word "rob" fits Michael Brown the best, because it includes force. Brown used force when robbing that store.

Is the penalty for stealing or robbing death?

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

but robbing a store and stealing a store bring about two different definitions in your mind?

To rob is to steal. Don't try to be coy. If I grab your keys and drive off in your car, did I steal it or rob you?

[Teddy B 17,252]

but robbing a store and stealing a store bring about two different definitions in your mind?

Is it possible to steal an entire store? Prolly need a pretty big truck.

I can rob a store of some cigars and I can steal some cigars from a store.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Sometimes blacks are accused unjustly of wrongdoing. Not so in this case, however. A jury decided otherwise.

Well that means it must be true because juries are never wrong. I can be rest assured justice was served then.

[Jacque67 7,328]

By definition, they are.

The word definition of the word "rob" fits Michael Brown the best, because it includes force. Brown used force when robbing that store.

A lawyer would beg to differ...

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Is the penalty for stealing or robbing death?

Yes, it can be, when you try to assault another person with a gun.

Imagine how Brown would feel today if he had NOT attacked the cop simply because he knew in his heart he had just comitted a crime and had gone along quietly...

[Teddy B 17,252]

A lawyer would beg to differ...

I'm sure you could find lawyers that disagree on everything, that's what they get paid to do. It's the judge and jury that matter.

Is the penalty for stealing or robbing death?

It can be, if forced is used and someone fears for their life.

[SMOKE 1,426]

i didn't say that. what i said was that the cops rendition of what went down. his version of events, doesn't make physical sense.

the concurring results of 3 separate autopsies do.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

I'm sure you could find lawyers that disagree on everything, that's what they get paid to do. It's the judge and jury that matter.

The law regarding strong arm robbery is clear. It's not subjective, so the only argument about Michael Brown that day is that the lawyer would argue that instead of pushing the store clerk that Michael Brown was handing him money.

I agree with you regarding the judge and jury however, but also that the instructions to the jury are clear as to what they will consider. In this case there is video tape that shows a strong armed robbery was committed.

[Jacque67 7,328]

I'm sure you could find lawyers that disagree on everything, that's what they get paid to do. It's the judge and jury that matter.

It can be, if forced is used and someone fears for their life.

To tell you the truth, viewing this from Japan, the whole Ferguson fiasco seems nuts.

I think both sides are guilty .

Bomb the joint.

[decocker 7,198]

Don't try to be coy.

the more you tell me not to, the more i have to.

Is it possible to steal an entire store? Prolly need a pretty big truck.

I can rob a store of some cigars and I can steal some cigars from a store.

well there ya go.

[Teddy B 17,252]

To tell you the truth, viewing this from Japan, the whole Ferguson fiasco seems nuts.

I think both sides are guilty .

Bomb the joint.

The feigned outrage is what is nuts. These types of incidents between police and criminals happen quite often, but it's only when you have a white cop and black criminal does this feigned outrage ever happen, followed by the rioting and looting. I have no patience for this type of behavior by any race or group of people, it does nothing but hurt and kill other innocent people. The National Guard should be in Ferguson enforcing a state of martial law and arresting anyone who steps out of line until things cool down.

[decocker 7,198]

the concurring results of 3 separate autopsies do.

michael brown is dead, the autopsies agree.

[B_J 2,752]

He was not killed for walking while black. His actions caused his death.

If it is true, that black people are gunned down by white cops just for walking down the street, then hold protests and rally when that is what happens. Why choose this as the rallying point? Pick a better example than the guy who ripped off a store, punched a cop, tried to take his gun, and then charged at him. I'm sorry, I have to side with the cop. When it happens that a cop just shoots a black guy while he's walking down the street, let me know. I'll be there protesting with everybody else. ( Actually, I'll just be writing about it here on VJ ) But, until that happens, all seems right in the world.

[Teddy B 17,252]

the more you tell me not to, the more i have to.

well there ya go.

I knew you'd see it my way.