Baltimore Unrest

[Carl Pickens]

Not like this.

If they unified the city and protested as a mass, it would get noticed. The marches organized by Dr. King and others brought real change. And without violence. But they did so without violence. How is it any different today?

I agree..... This does nothing but inflame everyone except those burning and stealing

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

But then they might shoot someone throwing bricks or bottles and you'd be all butt hurt over that too.... Even though actual crimes are being committed..... Isn't that harm to persons and/or property?

Seems you've actually learned what a crime is, why do you think I'd like to see some action by the cops. Too little to late now. Gonna be a long night.

 

[Grand Vol]

Whomever that councilman that's being interviewed on Fox right now is utterly worthless.

Let's not do anything to stop the looting and be a positive influence...

 

[ETV]

Perhaps a requirement of being a cop should be that you actually have to live in the neighborhood.

Some of those in uniform do live in those neighborhoods. Mainly because they were raised in the area and want to see improvement within their community.

Others in uniform may not live there but they do their best to protect and serve those within the community they patrol.

Change needs to begin with the community (families, parenting, etc) and the community leaders need to take the lead, by working hand in hand with LEO and stop being oblivious to the criminal element that has run amok there.

 

[Carl Pickens]

Whomever that councilman that's being interviewed on Fox right now is utterly worthless.

Let's not do anything to stop the looting and be a positive influence...

But he looked good in that suit

 

[Biopsyman]

Shovel ready projects finally have come to Baltimore

 

[ETV]

Whomever that councilman that's being interviewed on Fox right now is utterly worthless.

Let's not do anything to stop the looting and be a positive influence...

I've been on CNN and apparently missed this one.

Seriously, he said that? What a fool.

 

[Burhead]

Maryland State Police assuming command and control of the operation. Around 13,000 officers and Guardsmen will be on the streets soon.

 

[Grand Vol]

That is why they get paid tax payer dollars right? "Protect and serve" right?

If they went in whooping some serious ass, you'd be up in arms about "police militarization" and excessive force.

This is truly a case of you can't have your cake and eat it too.

 

[Burhead]

@MikeWJZ · 17m 17 minutes ago

Riot math: 5k National Guard + 5k additional PD from region + 3k BPD = 13,000 police soon to be on streets. @cbsbaltimore #BaltimoreRiots

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

Some of those in uniform do live in those neighborhoods. Mainly because they were raised in the area and want to see improvement within their community.

Others in uniform may not live there but they do their best to protect and serve those within the community they patrol.

Change needs to begin within the community (families, parenting, etc) and the community leaders need to take the lead, by working hand in hand with LEO and stop being oblivious to the criminal element that has run amok there.

I agree. But, we must first address the senseless revenue generating laws that do nothing to stop crime.

 

[n_huffhines]

Maryland State Police assuming command and control of the operation. Around 13,000 officers and Guardsmen will be on the streets soon.

Hopefully that makes things better and not worse.

 

[Grand Vol]

I've been on CNN and apparently missed this one.

Seriously, he said that? What a fool.

He didn't say that, but he watched as a group looted a liquor store right in front of him.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

If they went in whooping some serious ass, you'd be up in arms about "police militarization" and excessive force.

This is truly a case of you can't have your cake and eat it too.

No, they'd be protecting property. Id be fine with that.

 

[Burhead]

Apparently that fire is a church in eastern parts of the city. Most of the rioting was in the western parts, so it is spreading.

 

[Bigurnge]

That is why they get paid tax payer dollars right? "Protect and serve" right?

The ones burning get tax payer dollars too......sadly

 

[Grand Vol]

No, they'd be protecting property. Id be fine with that.

And if they get their ass handed to them in the meantime?

I've been in large scale riots before. And when you're outnumbered 50 to 1, sometimes all you can do is prevent it from spreading further.

 

[volfanCLT]

Maryland State Police assuming command and control of the operation. Around 13,000 officers and Guardsmen will be on the streets soon.

About 6hrs too late

 

[#VFL__]

I agree. But, we must first address the senseless revenue generating laws that do nothing to stop crime.

Haha yeahhhhh righttttt. That **** will never change, CREAM.

 

[ETV]

If they went in whooping some serious ass, you'd be up in arms about "police militarization" and excessive force.

This is truly a case of you can't have your cake and eat it too.

 

[Burhead]

Scanner now reporting gunshots.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

And if they get their ass handed to them in the meantime?

I've been in large scale riots before. And when you're outnumbered 50 to 1, sometimes all you can do is prevent it from spreading further.

They knew this shiz would happen, why wouldn't they have an enhanced police presence there to deter the violence?

Did they learn nothing from Ferguson?

 

[Bigurnge]

I agree. But, we must first address the senseless revenue generating laws that do nothing to stop crime.

Yea when you abolish laws there's no more crime. You're a ******* genius!

 

[volbeast33]

Whatever, that's why they get paid. They should do their job.

I don't particularly care about injured cops.

This is one time I agree with defend.....cops need to blasting those thugs until their is not one left alive....good call defend

 

[Burhead]

Damn, that building fire was a senior's home.