posted by O-TrapSounds like grounds to shoot back. And yes, I mean that.
But is that not ultimately the source of all this? Gangs shoot at cops, and then cops shoot back. Mistakes are made. Wash rinse repeat.
posted by O-TrapSounds like grounds to shoot back. And yes, I mean that.
Only problem is you’re dead if you do that. Police have been given to much power by our government, but mostly courts. That’s a topic for a different time, though it’s certainly being utilized and weaponized by the police at times in these riots.
posted by gutBut is that not ultimately the source of all this? Gangs shoot at cops, and then cops shoot back. Mistakes are made. Wash rinse repeat.
What?
posted by Laley23What?
It's really not that hard to follow if you don't have an agenda.
posted by gutWhatever happened to stay inside and practice social distancing?
I mean that half-seriously. Literally a week ago [some] people were losing their shit about people being allowed to go back to work. It's very strange to be pissed off and empathetic at the same time.
This is a horrible tragedy. And I certainly respect the right to protest. But isn't there something, at least in the media coverage, a little bit fraudulent about it all?
The "stay inside" part, taken literally, has never made sense, no matter how much or little you respect the general sentiment from the medical and scientific communities. Anyone who has gotten out of sorts because people were on their porches is an ACTUAL case of irrational paranoia.
posted by gutBut is that not ultimately the source of all this? Gangs shoot at cops, and then cops shoot back. Mistakes are made. Wash rinse repeat.
Except in your scenario, the gangs shoot first. In my example, shooting is in defense, not as an act of aggression. The police were the aggressors, as the private citizens were on their own property.
posted by Laley23Only problem is you’re dead if you do that. Police have been given to much power by our government, but mostly courts. That’s a topic for a different time, though it’s certainly being utilized and weaponized by the police at times in these riots.
I certainly wouldn't suggest doing so from the porch, as you're right. And that's absurd. The police can initiate force, firing at civilians who are on their own property, and there's not a thing the property owners can do in defense of themselves in the moment. Their options are to do as they're told on their own property or continue to be shot at.
I'm sure hoping I see more outrage about this.
We're headed for martial law, aren't we?
posted by gutWhatever happened to stay inside and practice social distancing?
I mean that half-seriously. Literally a week ago [some] people were losing their shit about people being allowed to go back to work. It's very strange to be pissed off and empathetic at the same time.
This is a horrible tragedy. And I certainly respect the right to protest. But isn't there something, at least in the media coverage, a little bit fraudulent about it all?
I was actually thinking that, too. No one gives a shit about COVID at the moment.
Just heard six gunshots within a couple blocks of my house, all in a row.
People are angry.
posted by justincredibleWe're headed for martial law, aren't we?
I hope that it doesn't come to that, but we might have to in order to save our cities.
posted by O-TrapJust heard six gunshots within a couple blocks of my house, all in a row.
People are angry.
Stay safe.
posted by Al BundyI hope that it doesn't come to that, but we might have to in order to save our cities.
Martial law cannot save anything. It's only a monument to failure. Totalitarianism, whether temporary or permanent, is not the solution.
Ever.
posted by Al BundyStay safe.
Definitely noped the hell inside. Was just about to have a pipe, but I don't need it bad enough to risk a stray bullet.
posted by O-TrapDefinitely noped the hell inside. Was just about to have a pipe, but I don't need it bad enough to risk a stray bullet.
What city are you in?
posted by Al BundyWhat city are you in?
Akron.
posted by justincredible
That’s Columbus to. I’m glad they got him on tape someone should know who he is.
Driving yesterday down high street I found it funny there was a BLM bus with Vermont tags parked downt
posted by justincredible
She's right, too. This will get blamed on the people actually trying to protest.
posted by sportchamppsThat’s Columbus to. I’m glad they got him on tape someone should know who he is.
Driving yesterday down high street I found it funny there was a BLM bus with Vermont tags parked downt
They came to spread a message of peace and love.
"You ain't grown." Preach.