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In reply to the discussion: Private autopsy claims Vonderrit Myers shot while fleeing [View all]kath
(10,565 posts)97. + a brazillion. If a "good cop" looks the other way or covers for the murderous violent thugs, then
That officer CAN NO LONGER BE CALLED A "GOOD COP"' but is now part of the problem.
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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