Another bad apple (George Floyd case)

[Rasputin_Vol]

I just don't know what other options there are at this point.

It may (or may not) help if the police came out and admitted that they have a problem.

I've not seen one cop or official even come within 10ft of saying that. The Thin Blue Line is perfect and doesn't need to be overhauled.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I promise I know many who will challenge it till they are in the grave.

Psss, they had their chance in Michigan and didn't do jack diddly squat.

 

[KB5252]

It may (or may not) help if the police came out and admitted that they have a problem.

I've not seen one cop or official even come within 10ft of saying that. The Thin Blue Line is perfect and doesn't need to be overhauled.

Social media posts saying as much have been posted here

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I just don't know what other options there are at this point. Even after the killer has been arrested, buildings are still being burned to the ground, and stores are still being looted (although the cops did who sat there and watched should be arrested as well). Local police have retreated because of fear for their safety, at least that's what was said on Fox. The state and local leaders have lost all control.

I'm on the side that these protests are just people being wild now, but knowing how the military operates i don't see it ending well which will only make things worse. If they do mobilize I do see Trump declaring Martial Law

 

[mr.checkerboards]

The military ends up killing anyone in Minn, they better be prepared to tackle the other cities where protests are going on

Thats my point the military is shoot first ask questions later. I dont see it ending well in any city.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I don't recall seeing a protest that was productive, not in my lifetime at least. I don't have a problem with them, though, as long as they don't turn into chaos like what we're seeing in Minneapolis.

No, you missed what I'm saying. You have no problem with people protesting because you know good and damn well that protests don't change anything. That is what I found to be interesting.

You seem to have no issue with people engaging in worthless political activism.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Psss, they had their chance in Michigan and didn't do jack diddly squat.

Wrong I know no one in Michigan.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

It seems to me there is a struggle going on internally with Minneapolis. A hands off approach but when enough damage is done to business and federal buildings are in danger business and federal government start to demand an answer/reaction. It seems the police and national guard have been deployed reluctantly. We'll see what happens from here out.

On a side note, how much more damage could these riots have done to the businesses that have already been shutdown for 2+ months because of the China Virus?

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

No, you missed what I'm saying. You have no problem with people protesting because you know good and damn well that protests don't change anything. That is what I found to be interesting.

You seem to have no issue with people engaging in worthless political activism.

I think protests are almost always stupid. I think I already said that in another post. My point is that I'm not going to throw a hissy fit over a peaceful, lawful protest.

 

[Rickyvol77]

Good thing there is video on all this, that way folks don't get murdered for protesting. I know that will bum out some on VolNation that were begging for blood and martial law.

This isn’t protesting

 

[Rickyvol77]

It may (or may not) help if the police came out and admitted that they have a problem.

I've not seen one cop or official even come within 10ft of saying that. The Thin Blue Line is perfect and doesn't need to be overhauled.

This can’t be a serious post

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

Thats my point the military is shoot first ask questions later. I dont see it ending well in any city.

I dearly hope that isn't the case. People getting killed over this will only add fuel to the fire.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Is "interesting" your word of the day, a 3 syllable word maybe tomorrow you try 4.

Does "interesting" have 3 or 4 syllables? In my world it has 4, but I guess if you say it fast enough or with a country draw, it can have 3???

 

[KB5252]

On a side note, how much more damage could these riots have done to the businesses that have already been shutdown for 2+ months because of the China Virus?

Big business, the kind that can bend the ear of government should be fine if run by competent executives. It's the small guys and small chains that will fold, but they usually don't have the ear of local or federal government.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

This can’t be a serious post

Its serious. I would expect a Joe Gamaldi or a high profile cop to come out and say that we have issues with policing in this country.

That will not happen, though because police are perfect.

 

[Electric Orange]

Well, so much for social distancing

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Big business, the kind that can bend the ear of government should be fine if run by competent executives. It's the small guys and small chains that will fold, but they usually don't have the ear of local or federal government.

Yet another injustice that is placed on the necks of the people.

Now who do the little guys air their grievances to?

 

[Rickyvol77]

Its serious. I would expect a Joe Gamaldi or a high profile cop to come out and say that we have issues with policing in this country.

That will not happen, though because police are perfect.

No one says police are perfect but you imply that all police have issues

 

[C-south]

It may (or may not) help if the police came out and admitted that they have a problem.

I've not seen one cop or official even come within 10ft of saying that. The Thin Blue Line is perfect and doesn't need to be overhauled.

Every profession has problematic people so I’m not sure what they are suppose to admit. If someone finishes at the top of their class in med school then ends up pedaling opioids you don’t know it until they do it. When a teacher with an impeccable record screws a 12 year old you don’t know they’re gonna do until they do it.

 

[KB5252]

Yet another injustice that is placed on the necks of the people.

Now who do the little guys air their grievances to?

The insurance companies who are big business and are among those companies attempting to kick the rear ends of local and federal government into acting.

 

[C-south]

Its serious. I would expect a Joe Gamaldi or a high profile cop to come out and say that we have issues with policing in this country.

That will not happen, though because police are perfect.

Who’s gonna come out and say we have criminal/lawless culture issue in black communities?

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

All Democrat dominated cities with criminal friendly policies.

Well this is the tone deafness of the right. The cities and government don't need to favor criminals or the cops. They need to be supporting justice. The police have enough friendly support from the government. At what point will justice be served?

 

[Bigun]

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Who’s gonna come out and say we have criminal/lawless culture issue in black communities?

Good point. That would require accountability, which is something lacking throughout all of society right now.

There is enough blame to go around on both sides. But the problem is that you will not see a lot of the Blue Lives Matter people admitting that police have serious issues, nor will you see the Black Lives Matter people admitting that there are internal issues with the black community that need to be addressed. So if you have two sides that are too stubborn or too proud to make these admissions, this is the end result you end up with.