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Originally Posted by MacGruber
I dont necessarily disagree with anything you wrote. I also think its dangerous to assume that everyone whos being taken down by the cops are guilty and have whats coming to them.
We live in a culture and society of voyeurs, no one takes action. Not just cops, but ordinary thugs who prey on peoples unwillingness to get involved.
What if this student was tasered to death in front of 50 piers? If i was one of them maybe I wouldn't have done anything either, I can't claim to be a hero. But if he died and me and dozens of his fellow students watched the police go overboard and commit manslaughter... I would feel guilty the rest of my life.
These are things that everyone should consider. Dont you agree?
I cant even be bothered with someone so dishonest. He was restrained and tasered and died as a result. Involuntary manslaughter. Dont put lipstick on a pig.
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When I was young I used to step into a cross walk, wait a few seconds, then take another step regardless if the car coming was going to stop or not. Not in front of the car but make it look like I was.
My father told me how idiotic of an idea this was.
I retorted with the argument that "I'm a pedestrian in a cross walk, the car has to stop, it's no different from them coming up to a red light. It's the law, and if they hit me I'm 100% in the right."
My father told me "That may be true, you could be DEAD right"
I think this exchange applies here. Yes we do live in a more passive society. When I see people broken down on the highway I usually stop to see if I can be of assistance (most assistance I can be is to offer a cell phone, I know jack all about cars. But, one New Year's Eve that was enough for the lady on the highway I stopped to help).
Admittedly I've never been in a fight and I don't have the stature to intimidate (Halifax Drunk can vouch for me on my menacing size, or lack thereof). But is calling someone that can help really being passive?
If you were in that library and the victim died from the injuries inflicted upon him by the police, do you think they wouldn't have inflicted those same injuries on you if you attempted to stop it by getting between them, even if passively protecting the victim? I'd reiterate my father's "dead right" comment.
What could you do but die too?
Mind you I have no idea your size, or your ability to take a beating (I have no size, nor ability) my involvement would only escalate the situation. Something you have to remember in any situation, as it's something that needs to be avoided. Like your told when working in customer service and someone tries to rob you, don't be a hero, do as they say.
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Originally Posted by MacGruber
Dont put lipstick on a pig.
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Let's leave animal testing for another thread shall we?
