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22. That's great advice. Do you have a way of letting go of being black, and living with a

Tue Jul 28, 2015, 06:33 PM

Jul 2015

Last edited Tue Jul 28, 2015, 07:24 PM - Edit history (1)

target on your face 24X7?

Oh, and I know you care, so don't take this as disrespecting your good intentions. It's just that not everyone can let it go, and this is when that needs to be remembered.

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The video of police killing of Sam Dubose is apparently so bad, Cincinnati is preparing for riots [View all] votesparks Jul 2015 OP

I don't see how it could be "good" Helen Borg Jul 2015 #1

Only if DuBose had lost his shit and whipped out a pistol or machete Warpy Jul 2015 #2

I am beginning to feel completely overwhelmed by this insanity. redwitch Jul 2015 #3

Try to find a way to let it go... rwsanders Jul 2015 #10

Thanks. redwitch Jul 2015 #12

I invite you and anyone else to 'free' internet fun, far away from the crazy police. Sunlei Aug 2015 #72

That's great advice. Do you have a way of letting go of being black, and living with a jtuck004 Jul 2015 #22

It's so unfair. lostnfound Jul 2015 #28

There it is, the post of the year. AllFieldsRequired Jul 2015 #31

Naw, just a reminder that it's a privilege to be able to relax and shelve this, even for a moment. jtuck004 Jul 2015 #33

I'll admit.. New Orleans Strong Jul 2015 #36

lostnfound said it better than I could. I want badly for some type of accountability GoneFishin Jul 2015 #41

Sorry I don't. rwsanders Aug 2015 #62

Do you understand it could be a death sentence for millions just to get to your boat? jtuck004 Aug 2015 #63

Real safety is always a myth, but hope you find a place where you are comfortable. rwsanders Aug 2015 #64

You seem to go to lengths to ignore the fact that safety is more real for white people jtuck004 Aug 2015 #65

Not at all. rwsanders Aug 2015 #66

You don't get it. Black people cannot step away. I can't type that any slower. jtuck004 Aug 2015 #67

I will enjoy it, and won't feel guilty for a second. rwsanders Aug 2015 #68

"I will enjoy it, and won't feel guilty for a second." < You and Donald Trump seem to share jtuck004 Aug 2015 #69

So, according to you no one can enjoy life since you are having a pity party, rwsanders Aug 2015 #70

I have two dogs and I fly, that helps me. calikid Jul 2015 #40

I used to go soaring. Laffy Kat Jul 2015 #52

Most of my flying is either in gliders or towing them up. calikid Jul 2015 #54

Wow. Were you ever in WSPA? Laffy Kat Jul 2015 #59

Never in WSPA, I receive alot of info just reading the posts calikid Jul 2015 #60

Me too. I feel what you feel, Redwitch. slumcamper Jul 2015 #16

And you my friend. redwitch Jul 2015 #21

You do realize this has been going on for decades philosslayer Jul 2015 #55

I do realize it. redwitch Jul 2015 #58

Wearing a body cam didn't inhibit this cop, did it? It must be acknowledged, published. n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2015 #4

Agreed but on the other hand it could be so bad that they want to dont release it cstanleytech Jul 2015 #8

In that case they should make it clear that they have sufficient evidence to try the cop, strategery blunder Jul 2015 #15

+1 daleanime Jul 2015 #17

I have lived in the Cincinnati Metro area since 1988... rexcat Jul 2015 #44

Yes, police and prosecutors are always very circumspect about releasing video evidence of crime alcibiades_mystery Jul 2015 #39

If its bad enough they are and it must be pretty bad for them to want hold off on this. nt cstanleytech Jul 2015 #42

who would come here as a tourist ? olddots Jul 2015 #5

I do expect that we'll see an indictment in this case. BlueEye Jul 2015 #6

They could show it up to the point of the shooting. 7962 Jul 2015 #45

body cameras maybe part of the solution questionseverything Jul 2015 #53

I'd like to know just one thing about this process Scalded Nun Jul 2015 #7

And if they do release the video, Unknown Beatle Jul 2015 #18

In this case, the prosecutor wants to release it after a grand jury sees it. jeff47 Jul 2015 #43

I'm not sure what you're talking about philosslayer Jul 2015 #56

not another one!!!!!????? heaven05 Jul 2015 #9

I think the difference is that stories that featured on page B-1 of local hedgehog Jul 2015 #11

My question now is how long has this been going on without being reported nationally? JDPriestly Jul 2015 #20

How long have there been newspapers with a nation wide circulation? Half-Century Man Jul 2015 #34

This is nothing new. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2015 #13

Hasn't been "new" for 250 years heaven05 Jul 2015 #19

I think far from some are justified, I think very very very few. Very few, did I say very few? AllFieldsRequired Jul 2015 #32

I think you ask the right question. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #26

I think they were always there. We're hearing about them now because of the Internet geek tragedy Jul 2015 #29

this is quite true n/t Psephos Jul 2015 #46

A Native American activist died in jail Marthe48 Jul 2015 #37

Where are they are all coming from? The KKK and other such white supremacist organizations! tblue37 Jul 2015 #48

They've always been with us, sad to say..... MADem Jul 2015 #51

mine is always fully charged heaven05 Jul 2015 #57

This white person is absolutely fed up with police brutality and racism. yardwork Jul 2015 #14

Sam... Dont call me Shirley Jul 2015 #23

"Race riot"? Because only one race wants Justice any reaction with any violence has to be called this insulting term? Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #24

Whoever used that term must be fired, instantly. AllFieldsRequired Jul 2015 #35

Attorney for UC police officer says he expects indictment LiberalAndProud Jul 2015 #25

If the video is too bad to be shown sadoldgirl Jul 2015 #27

cops have very effective unions. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #30

People wouldn't be so angry over it christx30 Jul 2015 #38

Cincinnati has rioted before over police killing unarmed black men irisblue Jul 2015 #47

Over The Rhine is much different now. maxsolomon Jul 2015 #50

His face blown off? davidpdx Jul 2015 #49

I told you all a long time ago -- Open season on black folks... Blue_Tires Jul 2015 #61

If they fire the police-murderer and charge him with crimes, there will be no riots. Sunlei Aug 2015 #71