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LT Barclay

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61. I think it's been gone a long time...

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 10:28 PM

Apr 27

Remember the "free speech zones" with protestors contained within construction fencing during mini-Bush era?

For a real eye-opener, watch "The Trial of the Chicago 7".

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Cop Slammed Emory Professor's Head Into Concrete, Then Charged Her With Battery [View all] Jilly_in_VA Apr 27 OP

Thank you for posting obamanut2012 Apr 27 #1

Are you saying here on DU Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #7

Yes obamanut2012 Apr 27 #39

That is a tragedy. N/T Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #40

She can be thought EndlessWire Apr 27 #49

Unfortunately, there likely is no training for "What to do if a cop approaches you during mass arrest events" LeftInTX Apr 27 #57

Going limp isn't a method to avoid LeonidPlanck Apr 28 #79

Apologetics for Authoritarianism Voltaire2 Apr 28 #83

I seriously doubt it. Happy Hoosier Apr 28 #99

I disagree. EndlessWire Apr 28 #100

I was hardly being harsh with you. Happy Hoosier Apr 28 #102

Yes, even excusing the thugs . .errrr..cops. I was shocked. niyad Apr 27 #66

It is clear situational ethics when it comes to support or rationalisation, with a healthy dose of agitprop tossed in. Celerity Apr 28 #72

Post removed Post removed Apr 27 #12

I definitely oppose the protestors viewpoints, but I applaud when someone steps in when cops are heavy handed. Lucky Luciano Apr 27 #13

Here's the issue - most people aren't familiar with the "laws " police operate with. haele Apr 27 #15

". . . most people aren't familiar with the "laws " police operate with." AverageOldGuy Apr 27 #20

Don't we the people still have a right to assemble and express our grievances? Magoo48 Apr 27 #16

"Don't we the people still have a right to assemble and express our grievances?" OldBaldy1701E Apr 27 #50

Not on private property Zeitghost Apr 28 #78

No. We don't. Voltaire2 Apr 28 #84

Post removed Post removed Apr 27 #18

He violently threw her to the ground PatSeg Apr 27 #22

it really didn't look that way to me... getagrip_already Apr 27 #54

It was violent looking enough to me, PatSeg Apr 27 #58

Her head was on the sidewalk. Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #67

It wont go anywhere.... getagrip_already Apr 28 #87

It wasn't a violent throw. Sudden throw yes. manicdem Apr 27 #64

Obviously we all viewed the video PatSeg Apr 28 #73

She saw the cops beating the shit out of unarmed people orangecrush Apr 27 #24

Really? I'm surprised! demmiblue Apr 27 #42

I don't recall anyone mocking or blaming her. shrike3 Apr 27 #51

I do. niyad Apr 27 #69

Examples? I didn't see every response, granted. shrike3 Apr 28 #93

DUers can't post examples. DU rules. They'll be alerted on and pulled for personal attack or stalking. Marcus IM Apr 28 #101

Ah. Thanks for mentioning it. I'll just have to take folks' word for it, I guess. shrike3 Apr 28 #108

You are mistaken, many did obamanut2012 Apr 28 #88

Examples? Granted, it was pretty late when I saw the post, and needed to turn in. shrike3 Apr 28 #92

K&R 2naSalit Apr 27 #2

Cops always overcharge Diraven Apr 27 #3

Yep. triron Apr 27 #19

It looked to me like a clear case of police brutality. Earth-shine Apr 27 #4

I saw that video yesterday and was appalled at the policeman's brutality. Biophilic Apr 27 #5

I sense it is more than a few bad apples. Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #8

Darn good question. Nt Biophilic Apr 27 #10

And often the police were not trained PatSeg Apr 27 #25

Yes toys for the boys. Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #27

Small towns even got armored vehicles PatSeg Apr 27 #30

I know. Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #35

It certainly is a different world PatSeg Apr 27 #56

I think it's been gone a long time... LT Barclay Apr 27 #61

Thanks, I will check it out. Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #65

Oh, I had forgotten about the PatSeg Apr 28 #74

Was the movie fairly accurate? LT Barclay Apr 28 #75

As best that I can remember, PatSeg Apr 28 #90

The equipment given to local jurisdictions are costly summer_in_TX Apr 28 #82

I hadn't thought of the expense PatSeg Apr 28 #94

This Hekate Apr 27 #33

GA police are involved in a program Bettie Apr 27 #44

Well, that's pretty scary information. Biophilic Apr 27 #47

Thank you for this important information. Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #48

Would you consider posting this as its own OP for wider visibility? niyad Apr 27 #68

Woah... All -those- particular Nations as training models?! Yeeeesh!... Even the IDF... electric_blue68 Apr 28 #112

The problem with the "few bad apples" metaphor . . . markpkessinger Apr 27 #14

I wonder if good cops feel their families would threatened if they spoke up. Or would they be ignored. No doubt some... electric_blue68 Apr 27 #46

Yes, I thought it was terrifying PatSeg Apr 27 #26

A few bad apples Conjuay Apr 27 #34

Not every cop is a "jack booted thug". But -Too Many- are!! Especially towards Black electric_blue68 Apr 27 #43

It's not a few bad apples Voltaire2 Apr 28 #85

"A few bad apples... Hong Kong Cavalier Apr 28 #86

That's a piece of info I haven't heard re: Internal Affairs and how they are viewed by a lot of other cops. electric_blue68 Apr 28 #110

This message was self-deleted by its author electric_blue68 Apr 28 #111

system working as designed WhiskeyGrinder Apr 27 #6

Well, the cop was protecting something(?)......but it sure as hell wasn't free speech. Ping Tung Apr 27 #9

These fucking cops need to get the shit sued out of them. Sky Jewels Apr 27 #11

Sure hope so . triron Apr 27 #21

I do, too. Has anyone filed charges yet? calimary Apr 27 #29

Fun Fact littlemissmartypants Apr 27 #17

She is an econ professor who tried to protect a student obamanut2012 Apr 27 #41

What is your point? Big Blue Marble Apr 27 #70

A fun fact is not a point. It's just a fact. littlemissmartypants Apr 28 #80

Actually, I was not, the least, offended. Big Blue Marble Apr 28 #97

That is not a fact. That is an opinion. littlemissmartypants Apr 28 #106

Whatever. N/T Big Blue Marble Apr 28 #107

Behold your complimentary breakfast. littlemissmartypants Apr 28 #81

Here is the video: LeftInTX Apr 27 #23

Tampa Florida was Tickle Apr 27 #53

So, Overcharging... Is that akin to Falsifying a Police Report? TheBlackAdder Apr 27 #28

Yeah, not surprised. LuvLoogie Apr 27 #31

Precisely malaise Apr 27 #32

The law enforcement mentality. Pile on and keep hitting until the person totally submits. PatrickforB Apr 27 #36

This sort of abuse happens because the Supreme Court gave police qualified immunity. sop Apr 27 #37

The 'few bad apples' bullshit has to stop. We are becoming a police state. NoMoreRepugs Apr 27 #38

Cops. That's who they are. That's what they do. They're horrible people. Iggo Apr 27 #45

Hideous abuse of power Blue Owl Apr 27 #52

They should be removed from ever holding that job. Bluethroughu Apr 27 #55

First Amendment CitizenZero Apr 27 #59

There is no right to protest Zeitghost Apr 28 #76

Police Applicant Questions: Turbineguy Apr 27 #60

I'm sure the officer will moniss Apr 27 #62

This was also the university where President Carter taught after his presidency Rhiannon12866 Apr 27 #63

"Ohio" is running through my head. The anniversay is next Saturday. niyad Apr 27 #71

Another day, another cop copping in copland... RockRaven Apr 28 #77

Tin soldiers and.... Maggiemayhem Apr 28 #89

Tin soldiers and ...... Maggiemayhem Apr 28 #91

It looks like she was interfering with an arrest, but I don't see battery in the video. gulliver Apr 28 #95

I just asking Jilly_in_VA Apr 28 #105

Pigs. Martin68 Apr 28 #96

She should sue. Happy Hoosier Apr 28 #98

With Whom are Many U.S. Police Departments Training? With a Chronic Human Rights Violator - Israel Marcus IM Apr 28 #103

N.Y. law enforcement leaders training in Israel safely evacuated after attacks Marcus IM Apr 28 #104

Psychiatric evaluations for all law enforcement applicants and if they make it, annual cornball 24 Apr 28 #109