I just now saw the footage of Anthony Lowe. It is so disheartening. In the last frame, you can see him turn around and swing the knife in their direction, but not anywhere near them. If he did throw it, they could have easily side-stepped it. There was absolutely no reason to shoot him. And the Tyre beat-down is horrifying as well. Why why why?? Not only inhumane, but those cops have to have been aware that all of this is on camera. Lately, most don't get away with it if it's caught on video. So not only cruel but stupid. I hope they all go to jail. I think we definitely need law enforcement, especially now with extra lenience being given to criminals. They can shoplift up to $900 and get away with it. They get out of prison for armed robbery after a few months. They get short sentences, even repeat offenders (what happened to 3 strikes??) are out on the streets repeating their crimes.
But we don't need militarized police or psychopaths on the force. I have read that years ago they started allowing questionable people to join the forces due to shortages. I am guessing that plays a part in why they act as they do. Also, what sort of training are they getting? Are they being put in really stressful types of mindsets, by whatever programs they are put through? Because I see a lot of the videos of these incidents and the cops seem to be panicking - not reacting calmly.
Hand guns are the great equalizer. Every person ought to have a hand gun and learn how to use it and keep it in top condition. Then the criminals would go away.
I can't believe the cops that killed the handicapped person were afraid that he was going to kill him with a butcher knife. I mean, yes, I guess if he were an expert knife thrower, he may have been able to pierce their body armor, but , like I said, this was a despicable act. Thanks for your insight, as well.
Thanks Cindy. I was unaware of the double amputee murder in LA. Curious if he was a veteran.
That was my first question, but I didn't find the answer.
I just now saw the footage of Anthony Lowe. It is so disheartening. In the last frame, you can see him turn around and swing the knife in their direction, but not anywhere near them. If he did throw it, they could have easily side-stepped it. There was absolutely no reason to shoot him. And the Tyre beat-down is horrifying as well. Why why why?? Not only inhumane, but those cops have to have been aware that all of this is on camera. Lately, most don't get away with it if it's caught on video. So not only cruel but stupid. I hope they all go to jail. I think we definitely need law enforcement, especially now with extra lenience being given to criminals. They can shoplift up to $900 and get away with it. They get out of prison for armed robbery after a few months. They get short sentences, even repeat offenders (what happened to 3 strikes??) are out on the streets repeating their crimes.
But we don't need militarized police or psychopaths on the force. I have read that years ago they started allowing questionable people to join the forces due to shortages. I am guessing that plays a part in why they act as they do. Also, what sort of training are they getting? Are they being put in really stressful types of mindsets, by whatever programs they are put through? Because I see a lot of the videos of these incidents and the cops seem to be panicking - not reacting calmly.
Hand guns are the great equalizer. Every person ought to have a hand gun and learn how to use it and keep it in top condition. Then the criminals would go away.
I mean, Tyre Nichols was beaten to death.
I can't believe the cops that killed the handicapped person were afraid that he was going to kill him with a butcher knife. I mean, yes, I guess if he were an expert knife thrower, he may have been able to pierce their body armor, but , like I said, this was a despicable act. Thanks for your insight, as well.
Yes, I saw Chief Davis in an interview and she said she did create the unit.
I just heard from a reliable source (not confirmed, though) that Nichols was dating a woman that one of the killer cops was dating.
Well, it's true that I saw her say this on CiaNN with Don Lemon (SP?) I despise him
Thanks for the insight.
Yes - what I described seeing in these videos (the panic) could well be attributed to lack of appropriate training and experience.
thanks!
Our rallying cry in the face of these Garbage People authoritarians should be:
"Go home, YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME."
They are freaking ridiculous asswipes that should be laughed right into prison.