The Charles Barkley Rant on Ferguson Grand Jury Decision That You Won’t Believe You’re Just Now Hearing

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I am determined to support the facts. 16 out of 29 is about 50/50, that's why I didn't include the hands up as a fact. I did include the part about facing Wilson because that is what the autopsy shows, making it a fact.

I, of course, don't know Wilson personally, but there has yet to be anything shown that makes him look like a bad character, unless you for some reason want to believe Dorian Johnson. You don't have to look hard to find something that makes Brown look like a bad character.

Doing stuff by the books also means trusting in the legal system. You know, the whole grand jury process. How about supporting that?

Whether you will admit it or not, it is obvious to everybody that you are choosing Brown over Wilson. I don't really know why. All cops are not Satan wrapped in white skin.

I'm sorry, but the legal system here is flawed.

And it's not too hard to find something about Brown, you're right. Why couldn't we find out anything about Wilson? Brown's life was put out in every media outlet on the planet, but Wilson's was hidden. We didn't even know his measurements until after the trial. Nor did any pictures of the altercation came out until after the trial. The robbery video was released within a week of the altercation. There were also pictures saying Wilson's face was broken and an eye socket fracture. Why was that? But no one cares because Brown robbed a store and fought with Wilson.

If Brown was so guilty and this was a by the book case of a robbery and assault, then the things above should have been brought to light in the same way Brown's activities were brought out. Let everything out in the open. That's the point I'm trying to make.

Your last comment is a tad bit offensive.

[lostinblue 1,989]

http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1370505-grand-jury-volume-16.html

Witness admitted to lying initially during interview "although I wasn't"

Canfield resident p. 54 on the side bar

[B_J 2,752]

Your last comment is a tad bit offensive.

I don't mean to be offensive, and if I was I apologize.

But, why was it offensive? When conversing with some here, not necessarily just with you, it has pretty much been said that white cops are walking down the street gunning down black people. That's what prompted the comment.

[lostinblue 1,989]

I'm sorry, but the legal system here is flawed.

And it's not too hard to find something about Brown, you're right. Why couldn't we find out anything about Wilson? Brown's life was put out in every media outlet on the planet, but Wilson's was hidden. We didn't even know his measurements until after the trial. Nor did any pictures of the altercation came out until after the trial. The robbery video was released within a week of the altercation. There were also pictures saying Wilson's face was broken and an eye socket fracture. Why was that? But no one cares because Brown robbed a store and fought with Wilson.

If Brown was so guilty and this was a by the book case of a robbery and assault, then the things above should have been brought to light in the same way Brown's activities were brought out. Let everything out in the open. That's the point I'm trying to make.

Your last comment is a tad bit offensive.

Folks had an idea about Crumps MO and shut him down quick .

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I know, but the grand jury isn't infallible. Like I said, I wasn't there.

Serious question. If they had indicted the cop, would they have been doing the right thing with the same evidence as presented? I have no doubt that the looters and destructive protesters would have been happy, even if wasn't the correct decision.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I don't mean to be offensive, and if I was I apologize.

But, why was it offensive? When conversing with some here, not necessarily just with you, it has pretty much been said that white cops are walking down the street gunning down black people. That's what prompted the comment.

Because myself or any other person who weighed in on this didn't say that. What's being said is, when it comes down to it, black men and women killed by cops aren't under the same rules as everyone else. Look to Eric Garner for an example. Even you said the cop should have been charged, but he won't be. Cops that kill black people, even on "accident" either don't do time or do so little it's not even worth mentioning. This is a fact of life and it's been that way for a long time.

Serious question. If they had indicted the cop, would they have been doing the right thing with the same evidence as presented? I have no doubt that the looters and destructive protesters would have been happy, even if wasn't the correct decision.

That's why I wanted proof. Brown was a criminal, not arguing that. I know some cops and young black men don't mix. I wanted body cams so folks could see if Wilson was justified, then you need to teach your son not to do messed up things.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Serious question. If they had indicted the cop, would they have been doing the right thing with the same evidence as presented? I have no doubt that the looters and destructive protesters would have been happy, even if wasn't the correct decision.

I think the protesters will still riot if the trial did not find the cop guilty in the end.

Still the old story that the white cop has gotten away from murdering the black people.

[lostinblue 1,989]

Because myself or any other person who weighed in on this didn't say that. What's being said is, when it comes down to it, black men and women killed by cops aren't under the same rules as everyone else. Look to Eric Garner for an example. Even you said the cop should have been charged, but he won't be. Cops that kill black people, even on "accident" either don't do time or do so little it's not even worth mentioning. This is a fact of life and it's been that way for a long time.

That's why I wanted proof. Brown was a criminal, not arguing that. I know some cops and young black men don't mix. I wanted body cams so folks could see if Wilson was justified, then you need to teach your son not to do messed up things.

Do you need body cams to teach children they need to respect authority.. Parents..teachers. police ....Looking at the way brown pushed around the shop keeper he perhaps had been a bully all his life. Then again Brown and his friend were in that market at 1 am prior to the shooting trying to buy beer.(According to court docs.)And failed ... so maybe he was just mad the next day and stole the cigars out of spite

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Do you need body cams to teach children they need to respect authority.. Parents..teachers. police ....Looking at the way brown pushed around the shop keeper he perhaps had been a bully all his life. Then again Brown and his friend were in that market at 1 am prior to the shooting trying to buy beer.(According to court docs.)And failed ... so maybe he was just mad the next day and stole the cigars out of spite

Apparently you didn't read the last part of my post.

then you need to teach your son not to do messed up things.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I think the protesters will still riot if the trial did not find the cop guilty in the end.

Still the old story that the white cop has gotten away from murdering the black people.

I'm still alive.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I don't mean to be offensive, and if I was I apologize.

But, why was it offensive? When conversing with some here, not necessarily just with you, it has pretty much been said that white cops are walking down the street gunning down black people. That's what prompted the comment.

The justice system is perfect. This is why the Dupont heir who rapped and molested his son and daughter, 7 and 8, was put on house arrest instead of sent to jail.

Perfect, flawless system.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

The justice system is perfect. This is why the Dupont heir who rapped and molested his son and daughter, 7 and 8, was put on house arrest instead of sent to jail.

Perfect, flawless system.

Would the system be perfect if they turned over the Ferguson cop to the lynch mob? Would justice then be served? It seems that the only way the black protesters would be satisfied is if the cop is guilty, otherwise the system doesn't work. No way the cop could have been justified, right? What if a black cop had shot the kid, then all would be fine, no riots?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

I'm still alive.

Yep, you are still here ranting away.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Would the system be perfect if they turned over the Ferguson cop to the lynch mob? Would justice then be served? It seems that the only way the black protesters would be satisfied is if the cop is guilty, otherwise the system doesn't work. No way the cop could have been justified, right? What if a black cop had shot the kid, then all would be fine, no riots?

Would the system be perfect if it didn't protect the innocent and let criminals go? It shouldn't be about black or white, this should be about right or wrong.

Yep, you are still here ranting away.

You apparently like my rants if you didn't you wouldn't keep reading them. I must be late night entertainment for you.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Would the system be perfect if it didn't protect the innocent and let criminals go? It shouldn't be about black or white, this should be about right or wrong.

You didn't answer my questions. And I agree, it shouldn't be about black or white, and apparently that's how the Ferguson grand jury felt.