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monkeyman · 07-23-2009, 12:38 AM

I think they both over-reacted. Even the professors lawyer stated that Gates was "very frustrated", which in my mind says he was probably very loud and vocal with the officer. I think the cops report sounds likely, he asked for id and Gates played the race card before and after, following the cop out to his car continuing to yelling at him. I'd say this has less to do with racial profiling and more to do with both parties being complete dicks.

07-23-2009, 12:38 AM	#16
monkeyman First Line Centre Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary Exp:	I think they both over-reacted. Even the professors lawyer stated that Gates was "very frustrated", which in my mind says he was probably very loud and vocal with the officer. I think the cops report sounds likely, he asked for id and Gates played the race card before and after, following the cop out to his car continuing to yelling at him. I'd say this has less to do with racial profiling and more to do with both parties being complete dicks. __________________ The Delhi police have announced the formation of a crack team dedicated to nabbing the elusive 'Monkey Man' and offered a reward for his -- or its -- capture.