Ex-Rep. Allen West On Walter Scott Killing: 'The Justice System Clearly Worked'

[DonViejo]

In the aftermath of a white cop shooting unarmed black South Carolina man Walter Scott, former Rep. Allen West (R-GA) wrote that people of color should not embrace "the victim mentality" in this case since "the justice system clearly worked."

In a blog post published Thursday morning, West said that he expected that "the media and black activists will try and milk this one."

"It’s not necessary for anyone to try and claim this for political advantage," he wrote. "There is no need for the insidious false narrative of 'hands up don’t shoot” or rhetorical signage of 'black lives matter.'"

Video released on Tuesday appeared to show North Charleston, S.C. Patrolman Michael Thomas Slager, who is white, shooting into Scott's back as he ran away after a purported struggle involving the officer's stun gun.

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[sharp_stick]

1. This nutjob

conveniently forgets to mention that the only reason it's likely working is some brave young guy actually filmed the cop murdering and then attempting to cover up the murder of someone.

[gordianot]

2. I hope Mr. West keeps his tail lights in good working order.

[chelsea0011]

3. "milk this" ????? Words escape me

[IggleDoer]

4. Did the justice system work for Walter Scott?

n/t

[DetlefK]

5. Except that nobody treated it as a possible murder before the video was released.

Person A shoots person B. -> investigation
Cop shoots person B. -> no investigation

[sendero]

6. Justice will have "worked"..

..... if this cop gets at least 20 years in prison. I'm not going to hold my breath, juries in this country have proven they are a bunch of easily led buffoons.

[Faux pas]

7. Just another

'compassionate conservative'.

[City Lights]

8. Unless I missed his trial, the justice system is still "in progress."

What a fool.

[Orsino]

9. This is a dumbass authoritarian talking...

...confusing policing with the justice system.