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GoneFishin

(5,217 posts)
41. lostnfound said it better than I could. I want badly for some type of accountability
Tue Jul 28, 2015, 07:48 PM
Jul 2015

revolution to take root and start sending these sick heartless b's to jail. That is where they belong. And until they are forced to face the same consequences as the rest of us for violent, murderous behavior, they probably will not stop.

I also continue to call for steroid testing of cops. Too many are clearly not right in the head, and should definitely not be carrying loaded guns.

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
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