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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
read the article. the police didn't 'stop and think' something, one of the mans kids, who understood english' told his dad it was the cops, then the man dropped his weapon and raised his hands. don't give credit when none is due.
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How would you "stop and think" after someone took three shots at you through a doorway when you thought there was a gang member with weapons in there? At least give them credit for not killing anyone.
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
so law enforcement always gets a 'bye'? please tell me the rationale for that jacked up thinking?
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Officers taken off duty while an investigation takes place is a "bye"? The case of the 92-year-old mentioned above resulted in two officers pleading guilty to manslaughter and civil rights charges. How is that for "bye"?
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