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B2G

(9,766 posts)
Sun Nov 24, 2013, 01:41 PM Nov 2013

Sharpton condemns knockout attacks [View all]

Glad he's speaking out...


"This kind of behavior is deplorable and must be condemned by all us,” he said at his weekly National Action Network meeting in Harlem. "We would not be silent if it was the other way around. We cannot be silent or in any way reluctant to confront it when it is coming from our own community.”

On Monday, Sharpton and other leaders plan to discuss a "next move.”

"Kids are randomly knocking out people [from] another race — some specifically going at Jewish people,” he said. "This kind of insane thuggery — there is nothing cute about that. There is no game play about knocking somebody out, and it is not a game. It is an assault and is bias, and it is wrong.”


http://nypost.com/2013/11/23/al-sharpton-condemns-knockout-attacks/

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AR15.com? geek tragedy Nov 2013 #1
You visit a site called a r15.com? Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #2
I just googled the quote B2G Nov 2013 #4
Great! I am sure there are far more reputable sources Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #7
Well the best I could do is the NYP B2G Nov 2013 #13
This news is not wanted here apparently warrant46 Nov 2013 #61
Apparently not, but I have no idea why B2G Nov 2013 #63
I guess its because of the source warrant46 Nov 2013 #71
BUT the content is valid. Tigress DEM Nov 2013 #6
It's a hate crime. nt Tigress DEM Nov 2013 #3
Wait untill the first attacker gets shot. oneshooter Nov 2013 #5
Yep. NaturalHigh Nov 2013 #8
I'm sure your Mama told you "2 wrongs don't make a right" Tigress DEM Nov 2013 #9
Aready happened. Iggo Nov 2013 #11
Well Oneshooter, some of us don't feel need to kill just because we took a fist to the head. Hoyt Nov 2013 #15
A fist to the head is assault with the intent to commit murder. Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #19
Yes, he knows yahoos like Zimmerman are just waiting for an opportunity to shoot. Hoyt Nov 2013 #20
Where is Zimmerman involved in or mentioned in this story or thread? Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #21
Nope responding to you, and those in your favorite group who believe gunz are the answer. Hoyt Nov 2013 #22
You did see I have one. 1. Only one post in that group. Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #23
Some more folks should die... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #36
I would expect nothing less from you, and the gun fanciers. Hoyt Nov 2013 #37
I'm 100% ok with that... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #42
Learn to defend yourself without a gun is my advice. Hoyt Nov 2013 #44
Gun or no gun is pretty much moot if the thug in question succeeds in knocking you out, Tanuki Nov 2013 #80
If you have a gun, and are suspicious of minorities, you can shoot em at 50 yards. Hoyt Nov 2013 #86
I just hope this "fad" stops, and stops soon. I have been involved professionally Tanuki Nov 2013 #89
I agree completely. Arming up will just make it worse. I think Hoyt Nov 2013 #90
tell that to this guy...... Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #132
Don't attack people and don't have to worry about it... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #93
Not true. Zimmermans of the world will shoot/intimidate whether attacked or not. Hoyt Nov 2013 #94
Bacon Air Good Morning OJ Simpson to you too... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #95
Are you a 78 year old women who might actually need some kind of protection, or just a gun fancier? Hoyt Nov 2013 #98
Just to check... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #99
Not near as unfair as you claiming to be a 78 year old, feeble lady at the mercy of the boogeyman. Hoyt Nov 2013 #101
You have this strange urge to fight fair... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #112
Not near as odd as preparing to shoot someone over a bruised jaw. Hoyt Nov 2013 #116
Do you plan to talk about Zimmerman at Thanksgiving? Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #119
Better than gun fanciers showing off their objects of affection after dinner. Hoyt Nov 2013 #120
Aside from the fact... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #134
Recent accomplishments? I gots me a brand new AR15. That ain't much of an accomplishment. Hoyt Nov 2013 #136
Different word that starts with A... acquisition... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #140
Such an accomplishment. Do you use targets that resemble humans? Hoyt Nov 2013 #141
Usually... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #142
Figures. Hoyt Nov 2013 #143
Poor baby... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #144
Realistic training for what? You are not in a war zone, believe it or not? Hoyt Nov 2013 #145
Maybe you missed it... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #147
Live in fear, if you like. Hoyt Nov 2013 #148
I have jumper cables in my car... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #149
Do yo carry a defibrillator, much more likely to need that than a gun. Hoyt Nov 2013 #150
If they had a cheap portable one... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #151
My point is, you don't carry your gunz for the same reason as a jumper cable, or fire extinguisher. Hoyt Nov 2013 #153
What about what you said had anything to do with that? Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #154
so, in your mind, the thugs running around assaulting people are playing a harmless game.... Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #125
you aren't going to respond to post 132 are you? snooper2 Nov 2013 #152
This isn't about Zimmerman. hollowdweller Nov 2013 #113
Still about shooting unarmed people, and worse being suspicious of people not Hoyt Nov 2013 #115
A person who has the mentality to sneak up from behind,... NCTraveler Nov 2013 #129
absolutely! Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #131
So your solution is to arm up and shoot them before -- based upon what, their looks? Hoyt Nov 2013 #135
You seem to be either unhinged, NCTraveler Nov 2013 #137
Read. You seem to be joining the gun fanciers preparing to shoot people based upon their looks Hoyt Nov 2013 #138
You are so far out there that it is hard to believe.... NCTraveler Nov 2013 #139
Not only that, but... pipi_k Nov 2013 #73
Don't worry hollowdweller Nov 2013 #114
Yep, some would rather be a cowering victim. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #60
Won't happen around me warrant46 Nov 2013 #66
Mo gunz. That's the ticket. Hoyt Nov 2013 #79
I think cc premit applilcations are up all over. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #82
Old white guys have been arming up since Obama was elected, and before. Hoyt Nov 2013 #84
Ah, the old racist, ageist fallback. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #85
There was even a recent "peer reviewed" study linking gunz and bigotry. Hoyt Nov 2013 #87
and yet the number of mass shootings prevented by CC holders is not up CreekDog Nov 2013 #110
link please. n/t Skip Intro Nov 2013 #117
The "cowering" ones can't leave home without a gun. Hoyt Nov 2013 #78
Lol. You know... Skip Intro Nov 2013 #81
Sorry, I may not be a gun fancier, but I can defend myself just fine, Hoyt Nov 2013 #83
If you are actually as tough as you sound ... spin Nov 2013 #103
Exactly. So the gun fanciers who think their weapon will protect them, are simply irrational. Hoyt Nov 2013 #104
You love to insinuate that all people who legally carry concealed are like Zimmerman, ... spin Nov 2013 #106
Too bad the other gun fanciers posting here don't appear to agree with you. Hoyt Nov 2013 #108
I can't speak for them. Thanks for the compliment. (n/t) spin Nov 2013 #109
Gun wouldn't help you in a suprise attack like that. hollowdweller Nov 2013 #111
it helped this innocent man.... Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #133
In your scenario, how would having a gun help you Hugabear Nov 2013 #105
Did you bother to read my entire post? ... spin Nov 2013 #107
Already happened... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #34
Yep. n/t Skip Intro Nov 2013 #64
Sounds like it. Dawson Leery Nov 2013 #26
Doesn't everyone? Iggo Nov 2013 #10
If you want people to discuss the story, ZombieHorde Nov 2013 #12
From the NY Post? NaturalHigh Nov 2013 #14
Ha! nt ZombieHorde Nov 2013 #17
Because the NY Post sucks ProSense Nov 2013 #43
Yeah, I know it offends some people. NaturalHigh Nov 2013 #45
RW rags tend to do that ProSense Nov 2013 #46
Why is it okay for some DU posters (presumably the good ones)... NaturalHigh Nov 2013 #50
Huh? ProSense Nov 2013 #52
See some of the other posts in this thread. NaturalHigh Nov 2013 #53
Again, ProSense Nov 2013 #57
Okay...you win. NaturalHigh Nov 2013 #58
Wait ProSense Nov 2013 #67
This place has changed a lot lately warrant46 Nov 2013 #72
Nothing has changed when it comes to pointing out links to RW rags ProSense Nov 2013 #74
FYI: ProSense Nov 2013 #75
Any idea why it hasn't been picked up by the LW sites? B2G Nov 2013 #47
Why do you need links to "LW sites"? ProSense Nov 2013 #49
Well good for you! B2G Nov 2013 #55
Again ProSense Nov 2013 #70
The comments section has turned into Stormfront.org! alp227 Nov 2013 #62
I guess there are no 'safe' links to post, huh? nt B2G Nov 2013 #65
thanks to right wing talk radio and chain emails perpetuating so much hatred and mythology alp227 Nov 2013 #69
I updated my post 10 minutes ago B2G Nov 2013 #16
Amen Rev Sharpton, Amen. Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #18
He discussed it on his "Hour of Power" radio show this morning too. nt BumRushDaShow Nov 2013 #24
The NY post? Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #25
Feel free to pick yourself up off the floor B2G Nov 2013 #28
The AR15 one cracked me up too B2G Nov 2013 #29
Yeah, doncha just HATE DUers who cite the NY Post as a source? Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #30
Lol! B2G Nov 2013 #31
LOL. I guess sometimes the NY Post is an ok source, if it says what you want it to say (nt) Captain Stern Nov 2013 #32
That's Hillarious! rudolph the red Nov 2013 #51
Was the NY Post piece a good article or a bad article? Harvest guy Nov 2013 #33
LOL Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #38
Well I'm kind of curious now too B2G Nov 2013 #39
Does "LOL" mean "good article" or "bad article"? Harvest guy Nov 2013 #41
NYPost is not considered a reputable source. Occasionally, like the broken clock, they manage uppityperson Nov 2013 #48
Is this one of those rare good article that are good? Harvest guy Nov 2013 #54
Welcome to DU. William769 Nov 2013 #68
Good article. What do you consider this article to be? good or bad? Harvest guy Nov 2013 #88
Yep Kvectk Nov 2013 #27
I think that the message Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #35
Thanks, Reverend Al. More justice leads to peace. Let's have both. freshwest Nov 2013 #40
I wonder how the people denying it's real will react to this... Skip Intro Nov 2013 #56
Nobody is denying this is real Hugabear Nov 2013 #76
Sure there are. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #77
NY1.com - local 24/7 news channel in NYC has a story alp227 Nov 2013 #59
This is true treestar Nov 2013 #100
That's brave of him considering all the people that are speaking in support of the knockout attacks. egduj Nov 2013 #91
LOL! +1 Egalitarian Thug Nov 2013 #92
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #96
i can't believe someone in here is trying to portray the thugs as victims..... Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #97
It's just his schtick Union Scribe Nov 2013 #122
Truthfully, it's sad to watch gun fanciers promoting more gunz in more places Hoyt Nov 2013 #123
i'm no gun fancier.... Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #124
Not saying gangs should be allowed to do this. I am saying armed gun fanciers need to chill Hoyt Nov 2013 #127
fine....but i haven't seen anyone in here promoting the bigotry that you accused them of. Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #130
Let's reverse the situation. Assume that in a small number of cases, groups of white teenagers spin Nov 2013 #102
uhh Kvectk Nov 2013 #118
Which is fair. Hopefully conservatives would do the same if it was from the white community. (n/t) spin Nov 2013 #121
Ummmm.... "conservative" is not the same thing as "white" (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #128
Not always. (n/t) spin Nov 2013 #146
And how many threads would there be about "white guilt" in GD? (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #126
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