Iris lilies, how are things in your hood?

[bae]

... demilitarize the police. Rob

Today communities demand former SEAL and scout sniper police officers with the best gear and training to go in and save the day when there's a school shooter.........but also want a revolver totting chubby Norm Rockwell-painting Officer Barney Fife the rest of the time.

I'm afraid it doesn't work that way.

[iris lilies]

More twists in the plot: A CNN reporter was threatened with arrest WHILE LIVE ON AIR. How incredibly stupid is that? A photographer with Getty Images was arrested, too - don't know more details on that one. And apparently, the protests are spreading to the city of St. Louis itself. This is not going to just wither and go away I'm afraid. Maybe we are on the cusp of some social change, who knows? Rob

If the reporters don't know to do what the police ask them to do by now, that's on them. And getting interaction with police on film is quite possibly their intent. It's called "baiting."

Protestors are being asked to keep moving in their protesting and to stay in a specific area. They don't get to run around and spread out all over as they present a danger to themselves and others.

[gimmethesimplelife]

Something that baffles me. I was just on BuzzFeed and there is an article there entitled, Expect Many, Many Lawsuits From Ferguson. Interesting as I am the only one on the board here who has mentioned this other than Packy. I wonder, really wonder, how many millions and millions of dollars are going to change hands here. And how successful litigation will only embolden others harassed by the police - maybe this is what it will take to affect change, financial pain and lots of dollars changing hands. According the BuzzFeed the police handling of journalists in Ferguson is just asking for lawsuits, too. Rob

[Alan]

[gimmethesimplelife]

Here's an interesting point. As far as the lawsuits against teargasing go, and as far as the lawsuits by the media for how they have been treated go, it doesn't matter if the officer is guilty or innocent - successful lawsuits can still be rolled out. And will they ever be.....I look forward to the details of the numerous upcoming lawsuits as this is how real social change can take place. Rob

[bae]

Here's an interesting point. As far as the lawsuits against teargasing go, and as far as the lawsuits by the media for how they have been treated go, it doesn't matter if the officer is guilty or innocent - successful lawsuits can still be rolled out. And will they ever be.....

Where did you go to law school, Rob? Have you ever been on a jury for a substantial civil case?

I love how you already know what happened, and what the controlling laws and standards are!

[gimmethesimplelife]

Where did you go to law school, Rob? Have you ever been on a jury for a substantial civil case?

I love how you already know what happened, and what the controlling laws and standards are!

Bae, why not head on over to Buzzfeed yourself and find out what they have to say? They put it into words much better than I ever will be able to. Read the article there - if interested - and then come back and tell me what's wrong with it. The article makes perfect sense to me. Rob

PS Remember the OJ Simpson fiasco? And how at the end a good chunk of white America was utterly stunned that he walked a free man? I don't read the future and I don't know what will happen with the officer who fired - but as far as these side lawsuits go, me thinks some of white America will be stunned at the settlements - lol - especially those in power responsible. I so look forward to these upcoming side lawsuits......Rob

[bae]

I so look forward to these upcoming side lawsuits......Rob

Yup, I can see you rubbing your hands together cackling with glee....

[gimmethesimplelife]

Yup, I can see you rubbing your hands together cackling with glee....

Ok, I'll admit it, there is a part of me that is.....maybe it's the Scorpio in me seeking justice? I don't know. But yes the thought of many successful lawsuits against the authorities in Ferguson based on their behavior this week (after the killing) makes me feel peace and calm. Rob

[ApatheticNoMore]

Today communities demand former SEAL and scout sniper police officers with the best gear and training to go in and save the day when there's a school shooter.........but also want a revolver totting chubby Norm Rockwell-painting Officer Barney Fife the rest of the time.

I never wanted Seal teams and snipers. I want Barney Fife!!! Barney Fife! Barney Fife! chant it. But then I only have a vote not enough money to buy up the politicians so it hardly matters what I want, the DOD is giving them free tanks and all I have is a worthless vote. NOT IN MY NAME. The whole Seal teams and snipers, maybe someone wants that maybe noone does, I think that was mostly the result of the drug war which doesn't strike me as ever being entirely a bottom up movement. I've always been of the opinion that @#$# happens and trying to prevent it 100% is the height of folly. That doesn't mean nothing can ever be improved, I generally think it can, but people think they're going to prevent all terrorism or all crime or something - it can not be done.