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Jackie Wilson Said

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2. Unfortunately we have allowed police to think of themselves as judge, jury and executioner

Reply to Ghost in the Machine (Original post)

Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:50 PM

Mar 2016

and while this one is being charged, most arent.

I see the victim is white and the police-person is being charged.

How often are police-persons charged when the victim isnt white?

Am I looking at the right pictures?

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Daniel Shaver unarmed man killed by Arizona police officer cried and begged for life before shooting [View all] Ghost in the Machine Mar 2016 OP

well, he was fired right away, that is progress. hollysmom Mar 2016 #1

Unfortunately we have allowed police to think of themselves as judge, jury and executioner Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #2

God! Click on the link of the photo of the cop. brush Mar 2016 #3

From the article: The new report reveals Brailsford had etched on his rifle: “You’re F---ed.” nt ohnoyoudidnt Mar 2016 #4

The cop had "You're Fucked" etched into the side of his police-issued rifle... Raster Mar 2016 #5

"The new report reveals Brailsford had etched on his rifle: “You’re F---ed.” grntuscarora Mar 2016 #6

Complied while somehow not complying? Good thing there is body cam video. eom Festivito Mar 2016 #7

From everything I've read about the incident... Heeeeers Johnny Mar 2016 #8

Wow. The footage must be horrible if they won't release it. Maybe afraid it will cause unrest. Rex Mar 2016 #9

I think it becomes public record after it is used at trial. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2016 #10