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In reply to the discussion: Private autopsy claims Vonderrit Myers shot while fleeing [View all]uponit7771
(90,359 posts)229. There's something wrong with that WHOLE areas LEOs, there was a LEO from OUT OF TOWN that had .
... to come in and restore order to some degree.
If there were a molecule of salt to be given to them they lost it when they pointed guns at peoples grand mothers during peaceful protest and called them animals...
There's no way I'd give the SLCPD LEOs an ounce of benefit of the doubt...
Damn man...
You know, I saw a GP area LEO helping a lady when I came home and thought to myself that I'm SOOOOO Freakin blessed not to have to live by the FPD and SLCPD ...
Life would be hell...
I'm 6'5 and black...
damn
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I'm betting the DOJ is watching actually but they arent going to prosecute just because some
cstanleytech
Oct 2014
#1
Was Myers fleeing? If so, from what I've read here and elsewhere, police are not allowed to
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#4
How about if he or she shot three times at police who didn't identify themselves as police? Wouldn't
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#16
The officer -- what was his name and badge number again? -- may have been
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#109
Well, that's why I posted this story. Because the private autopsy at least brings into
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#116
The private autopsy offers little other than proof Myers died from gunshot wounds.
branford
Oct 2014
#119
OK. So i guess you don't think Myers was 'begging for his life' before the as-yet
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#6
If what these witnesses are reported to have said is even remotely close to the truth, then it
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#104
Reconciling the racist past - I'm not sure it can be done. I've lately come to
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#253
what do your pals do when they know that a fellow officer has violated a citizens civil rights?
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#77
+ a brazillion. If a "good cop" looks the other way or covers for the murderous violent thugs, then
kath
Oct 2014
#97
That's such a tired old trope. I'll tell you what: I'll believe there are good cops when I see
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#98
The SLPD area LEOs are a farce, ask the local people of color what they think of them...
uponit7771
Oct 2014
#163
Umm that just means he bought a sandwich it doesnt mean he didnt have a gun.
cstanleytech
Oct 2014
#32
I am defending the science and science doesnt support conspiracy theories.
cstanleytech
Oct 2014
#99
Your standard for 'good' is just expecting a bare minimum of facts sans speculation or bias?
Oktober
Oct 2014
#197
You can only win if you play :) Ha-ha, best pitch I've ever heard for a sucker bet yet! (If
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#106
As a side note, I have to say that the state of California is really behaving poorly, constantly
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#112
That is a damned good question and it goes to what the philosopher of science Karl Popper
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#107
All well and good. I did not know before now that it was the state crime lab that
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#114
The GSR was not only on Myers hands, but also his shirt, front and back pockets and waistband.
branford
Oct 2014
#117
So I take it then that you don't believe the witnesses who say Myers was
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#121
Who are these alleged witnesses, and what is the basis for their allegations?
branford
Oct 2014
#125
The first I heard about the 'pleading for his life' witnesses was when I read
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#126
I believe we have reached an unbridgeable chasm, my friend. When you characterize
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#123
BAMB!!!!! I've not read this before... THANK YOU!! Sandwhich MISTAKIN for a gun
uponit7771
Oct 2014
#164
I will trust multiple corroborating witnesses before I trust the lone killer. /nt
Ash_F
Oct 2014
#151
"All the evidence" as reported by news media citing police sources? Would you like
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#13
What is the basis for your belief that the officer executed Myers after he was no longer a threat?
branford
Oct 2014
#73
Nope, just a bit of it and that's bad enough... the kid did buy a sandwhich
uponit7771
Oct 2014
#165
I hope for something larger and better, a revolution that transforms society so that
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#11
This overt oppression by police is what lead to the original Black Panther Party in Oakland
brush
Oct 2014
#90
Are you stating that you consider the officer guilty regardless of the evidence?
branford
Oct 2014
#27
I'm stating that I'm relying on the actual evidence, not preconceived notions.
branford
Oct 2014
#49
I am disappointed in your attitude of supporting the police violence against
rhett o rick
Oct 2014
#102
Are you really accusing me of "supporting police violence against the black community?"
branford
Oct 2014
#113
You seem to be trying very hard to exonerate the policeman and not looking for "the truth".
rhett o rick
Oct 2014
#118
Of course we all want justice. Equal justice. But we don't have equal justice today.
rhett o rick
Oct 2014
#134
Of course I want to see justice prevail, but IMO it rarely happens in cases involving police
rhett o rick
Oct 2014
#143
I am sorry but I find your rationalizations for police shooting victims so many times as
rhett o rick
Oct 2014
#148
You're making unsubstantiated conclusory statements about tactical firearm situations.
branford
Oct 2014
#149
How very sad that we have gotten to the point where we can rationalize and normalize the killing of
rhett o rick
Oct 2014
#176
So is your point that the shots happen so fast the officer can't control it?
rhett o rick
Oct 2014
#146
so do i...and i am sick of the pollyannish/naive attitude of some white people
noiretextatique
Oct 2014
#39
You know, when people resort to calling me names, I take it as a compliment
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#209
I'm well aware of, and strongly oppose, disparities in the criminal justice system,
branford
Oct 2014
#155
I know that one has to pay for justice. I know that it's a racket for the Courts
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#177
DU members are not required to be knowledgeable of the actual law in order to form an opinion,
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#189
And many have asked time and time again: What is the name of the cop that killed the young man?
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#206
No, lets talk about the cop... the Witness's didn't kill anyone... Also, ANYONE who paid even
uponit7771
Oct 2014
#226
OK, we'll not talk about the uprightness of SLPD area LEOs... that WOULD be crazy talk...
uponit7771
Oct 2014
#169
If that makes you happy by all means just try to avoid any nutjob conspiracy theories and you
cstanleytech
Oct 2014
#185
You must have had a long day in court. Your reading comprehension seems to be a little off
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#211
No, no, no that is not what you said. C'mon a good attorney knows how and very deliberately
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#222
Yeap, a bullet to the head the person would be more likely dead... Legs first
uponit7771
Oct 2014
#224
There's something wrong with that WHOLE areas LEOs, there was a LEO from OUT OF TOWN that had .
uponit7771
Oct 2014
#229
Yeah there's something wrong with them in ST Louis and Ferguson and who knows what other
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#231
I am not an expert so I will give you my layperson's understanding and perhaps
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#232
I hope so too. Because if these extra judicial, excessive use of force killings don't stop-
notadmblnd
Oct 2014
#233
The entire social contract is fraying at the edges and, as it does, the institutions
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#234
Agreed 1000%. The last couple months has been like watching a slow-motion
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#236
No idea. Well, after the past couple months, St. Louis County is starting to look almost
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#238
Thank you. I am not going to urge anyone to 'stay calm' or 'be reasonable' in these circumstances. I
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#228