You put more boots to throats and it will only add fuel to the fire.
National Protest and 'disband the cops' discussion (please review page 1)
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You put more boots to throats and it will only add fuel to the fire.
Here’s what you didn’t see. In Louisville during the protest last night, one officer got separated from the others and was threatened by the crowd. A group of black people circled and protected him.
I've always felt that the group/person with the power is the one who needs to first attempt to de-escelate the situation. I think that's why you can look at places like Flint and see they came out (relatively) unscathed, due to the actions of people like their County Sheriff
J.
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@Polar Bear In the same spirit of your post. There’s enough divide and hate in this country to fill up a million forums, and it does.
SS is above that, and the thoughtful discussion we have here I believe matters. Most of us have sacrificed for this nation and want nothing more than to see it prosper. There is so much good that is unseen and deserve our attention and focus.
I might have my opinion but I can unequivocally say I respect all of yours and take them to heart.
SS is above that, and the thoughtful discussion we have here I believe matters. Most of us have sacrificed for this nation and want nothing more than to see it prosper. There is so much good that is unseen and deserve our attention and focus.
I might have my opinion but I can unequivocally say I respect all of yours and take them to heart.
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Kraut783
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FPS Police Officer killed last night in Oakland....Rest in Peace Brother.
Federal Officer Killed in Shooting Outside Oakland Courthouse
Officer Dave Underwood
Federal Officer Killed in Shooting Outside Oakland Courthouse
Officer Dave Underwood
Domestic terrorism (Title 18, US Code):
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-chapter113B&edition=prelim
(5) the term "domestic terrorism" means activities that—
(A) involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State;
(B) appear to be intended—
(i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
(ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or
(iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping; and
(C) occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States;
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-chapter113B&edition=prelim
(5) the term "domestic terrorism" means activities that—
(A) involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State;
(B) appear to be intended—
(i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
(ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or
(iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping; and
(C) occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States;
Definitely questions need answered.
Former NYPD commissioner: FBI needs to look into who is funding these riots and domestic terrorism
Former NYPD commissioner: FBI needs to look into who is funding these riots and domestic terrorism
Wrong questions to be asking. A better question would be “What can departments do better to serve the community and prevent these occurrences in the future?”
J.
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America has a habitual issue with experiencing crisis and focusing on the wrong thing.
Those two things are not mutually exclusive and should be worked in parallel. However, the former is currently more urgent.
Florida173
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Better question maybe at a local community level where they may be experiencing this, but why disparage the interest in a possible external funding of rioting?
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J.
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They should be in parallel, but in a media sense they might not be. I hope once this ends that the media focuses on the roots and not the stems. That might be hopeful wishing on my part, but it is what this country needs to work on.
Kraut783
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Every community is different, there isn't any magic flow chart. You can work for years and finally get a great relationship with the community, then one thing can ruin it...and you have to define what a community is.....many different factions make up a community...it's hard to make everyone happy.
There is no "magic bullet" so to speak....
It doesn't help when social media and the media itself get people into a frenzy....
There is no "magic bullet" so to speak....
It doesn't help when social media and the media itself get people into a frenzy....
J.
Verified Military
Reminds of the saying, “Respect takes years to earn and seconds to lose.”
Because I can guarantee you that the latter will be ignored for the former. What happens when the FBI finds out who coordinated these events? They’re gonna pat themselves on the back and declare “Mission Accomplished”. Nothing will have been learned, and the next time the country experiences mass protests in response to police brutality you’ll have Kerik asking “How much coordination does BLM have with ISIS?”
Florida173
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I can't agree with your logic here. They are two entirely different issues. Both can be looked at through the federal and state levels.
I want to believe that we as a Nation will move on from this and have more of an understanding and appreciation for one another. But as was stated we are terrible at thinking in the short term and remembering the past
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