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Racism? Stupidity? Pointergate

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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,042
    Oh the old media, always looking for those important headlines in times of danger. If you see someone pointing with their thumb in the upright position, shoot first, ask questions later. Better safe than sorry, right! :-D
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    It makes you wonder, does that officer even believe what he's saying, or is he deliberately stirring up crap? Both options are frightening.
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  • CM189191CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    oftenreading said:

    It makes you wonder, does that officer even believe what he's saying, or is he deliberately stirring up crap? Both options are frightening.

    It's intentional retaliation from the police union.

    Police officers came to community activist Al Flowers’ home around midnight to arrest his teenage daughter for a home-monitoring violation, and he scuffled with them after asking to see a warrant. Flowers claims the officers beat him and dragged him outside without cause. The police report says Flowers assaulted one of the officers, which he denies.

    Flowers had injuries to his scalp, face and ribs, and was treated at a hospital before being taken to jail. He was released from custody without being charged, pending the outcome of the investigation. Flowers’ daughter turned herself in and was released after an investigation showed she did not violate her home monitoring orders.

    They're upset at the mayor for seeking outside independent investigation for the arrest of Al Flowers. The cops wanted an internal investigation. You know: cops investigating cops, the Blue Code of Silence and whatnot.

    Fortunately the media is taking KSTP to task on this. Unfortunately, the cops won't be.

    Frank Serpico just wrote an incredibly interesting (and relevant) editorial for Politico about how The Police Are Still Out of Control
  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    Body camera pilot press conference Nov 7

    http://other98.com/suspicious-timing-pointergate/
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    She is a Juggalo, for sure. I can smell the Faygo from here.

    Uff Da.
  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    JC29856 said:

    Body camera pilot press conference Nov 7

    http://other98.com/suspicious-timing-pointergate/

    Thanks JC for posting this link; the additional details were helpful. If indeed the city council members initially publicized the plan for body cameras without the involvement of the police, then that was clumsily done, but this apparent vendetta against the mayor makes the whole police department appear unprofessional. I hope they're not fooling any of the citizens.

    And Jason P, I'd like to comment intelligently on your post but I have not the slightest clue what you said.
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    Police were involved. The chief of police agreed to the pilot program. In fact the chief was with the mayor and the "gang banger" when the photo was taken.
  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    JC29856 said:

    Police were involved. The chief of police agreed to the pilot program. In fact the chief was with the mayor and the "gang banger" when the photo was taken.

    Yes; I was referring to the original meeting mentioned in the article which seems to have spurred this vendetta, not the events of the day of the photo. Sorry if I wasn't clear.
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
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