Some see differences between perceptions of Waco, Baltimore

[spookyturtle 9,466]

There is no comparison between Waco and Ferguson, to try and compare the two incidents and the police response to each one is silly.

Kraft should move to Waco.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

There is no comparison between Waco and Ferguson, to try and compare the two incidents and the police response to each one is silly.

So a shoot out between 200 members of gangs known for drug trafficking and prostitution does not deserve a police response of riot gear, tanks and dogs?

[decocker 7,198]

Does it come with the bike?

that is a luxury item that can only be obtained when you fill up your green stamp book. or sacrifice your first born.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

So a shoot out between 200 members of gangs known for drug trafficking and prostitution does not deserve a police response of riot gear, tanks and dogs?

How long did the incident in Waco last? Now look at Ferguson.

[Teddy B 17,252]

So a shoot out between 200 members of gangs known for drug trafficking and prostitution does not deserve a police response of riot gear, tanks and dogs?

In this case no, mainly because the whole thing was over and done with in an hour. It takes longer than that to organize riot forces and this wasn't a large scale riot. People were shot and arrested and peace was restored rather quickly. This wasn't a week long event of rioting, looting and reckless abandon towards the general public, this was a concentrated event.

[Ban Hammer 13,346]

In this case no, mainly because the whole thing was over and done with in an hour. It takes longer than that to organize riot forces and this wasn't a large scale riot. People were shot and arrested and peace was restored rather quickly. This wasn't a week long event of rioting, looting and reckless abandon towards the general public, this was a concentrated event.

perhaps police all over the country should be mounted up and ready to roll at a moment's notice with tanks and so forth.

[decocker 7,198]

perhaps police all over the country should be mounted up and ready to roll at a moment's notice with tanks and so forth.

they are.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

How long did the incident in Waco last? Now look at Ferguson.

You are right. A couple of buildings burned versus shootouts with innocent bystanders and 9 dead is no comparison. Silly me

[Teddy B 17,252]

perhaps police all over the country should be mounted up and ready to roll at a moment's notice with tanks and so forth.

They should just respond to all calls in riot gear and tanks. Pull up to a drunk and disorderly call in one of these bad boys!

[Janelle2002 3,865]

perhaps police all over the country should be mounted up and ready to roll at a moment's notice with tanks and so forth.

They should. After all, isn't it their job to respond to ANY kind of emergency in a timely manner?

[spookyturtle 9,466]

You are right. A couple of buildings burned versus shootouts with innocent bystanders and 9 dead is no comparison. Silly me

Waco was over in flash. Ferguson went on for weeks. If you can't see the difference, I don't know what to say. I have no doubt that if rioting started in Waco there would have been a larger show of force. Apples and oranges comparison.

[decocker 7,198]

They should. After all, isn't it their job to respond to ANY kind of emergency in a timely manner?

all the excuse making in the world doesn't change what would've happened if this had been a quick shooting situation between bloods and crips.

[Boiler 45,527]

Waco

Ferguson

Anybody spot the difference?

[Teddy B 17,252]

all the excuse making in the world doesn't change what would've happened if this had been a quick shooting situation between bloods and crips.

Most shootings, regardless of who the suspects are, are over quickly without further incident.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Waco

Ferguson

Anybody spot the difference?

One incident happened during the day and the other one at night so they had to light a bunch of fires so there was enough light to take good pictures to show that the situation was under control?

Most shootings, regardless of who the suspects are, are over quickly without further incident.

The Gunfight at the OK Corral only lasted about 30 seconds.

Edited May 20, 2015 by spookyturtle