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nfotiu · 07-23-2009, 09:05 AM

I think the racial profiling thing is a bit over played in this case. I have a hard time seeing where the cops did anything wrong before the point where they arrested him. At that point they knew he lived there. I can't see any good reason why they arrested him though.

Sounds like Gates was acting like a jerk though, and should have probably been more understanding that the cops should do some level of due diligence considering he did have to force his door open.

You have the right to be a jerk though, and doesn't seem right to get arrested for it. At least there was not tasing or beating involved.

There are huge race issues in this country, but this doesn't seem like a very good example of the problem.

07-23-2009, 09:05 AM	#55
nfotiu Franchise Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Exp:	I think the racial profiling thing is a bit over played in this case. I have a hard time seeing where the cops did anything wrong before the point where they arrested him. At that point they knew he lived there. I can't see any good reason why they arrested him though. Sounds like Gates was acting like a jerk though, and should have probably been more understanding that the cops should do some level of due diligence considering he did have to force his door open. You have the right to be a jerk though, and doesn't seem right to get arrested for it. At least there was not tasing or beating involved. There are huge race issues in this country, but this doesn't seem like a very good example of the problem.