MO - Grief & protests follow shooting of teen Michael Brown #8

[Observer in AZ]

Was Megyn Kelly referring to this article?
http://www.abc17news.com/news/key-witness-in-ferguson-wanted-in-jefferson-city/27624066

Most likely said article finding.. I switched to CNN I like to toggle between the 3 cable news channels to get feel for issue however one is clearly biased and I don't even bother watching any more

 

[CoolJ]

I understand what you're getting at. But I must state that the question needs to be flipped to the other perspective too.
What could cause the reverse----what could inspire a dislike? I am sincerely asking if you could venture down that path for a moment.

That being said, I try to resist anger and hatred because it destroys a person from within.
I may appear to others to have the proverbial "knapsack of privilege" -- although I doubt many would want to walk in my shoes if they could see past the exterior.
And so it is chanted and/or implied that I must be a racist due to my skin color. Yep, I hear it and will still not let hate fester inside of me.
Because I am better than that.
I am tougher than that.

Regardless of skin color, treat everyone with respect and fairness.

Are you asking me what inspires people to racism and hate? I couldn't even attempt to answer that...other than to say it without a doubt exists all over the world. However I believe there is infinitely more love in this world than hate.

 

[katydid23]

I think Officer Wilson naively believes that he will one day be able to come back to active duty and be a cop so he is keeping his head down and probably listening to his police superiors and possibly his union rep and trusting them not to throw him to the wolves. I'm not sure that trust is his best strategy, but it's probably what I would do if I was rattled over the shooting and truly believed it was justified and that I would eventually be exonerated.

I don't think he plans on being a cop anymore. Maybe. But I think he is more afraid of he or his family being attacked or killed in retribution.

 

[sorrell skye]

So now people are saying Don Lemon said an X-ray did not show the fracture but he did not mention a CT scan

I was just having this exact discussion with my partner.

Plain x-rays aren't always able to see fractures in certain types of bones. Plain x-rays are great for seeing fractures in long bones (femur, tibia, humerus, phalanx), but fractures in what is termed irregular bones can be missed on a plain x-ray. Most docs will order a CT scan or MRI in head/facial injuries, since the skull (which includes the bony orbit) is composed of irregular bones.

I don't know if DW suffered an orbital fracture or not, but this new CNN "source" who allegedly claims an x-ray didn't show a fracture is meaningless, IMO.

No doubt the ER doc ordered either a CT scan or MRI. Those images would be much more conclusive because they capture cross-sectional images.

 

[Observer in AZ]

Was Megyn Kelly referring to this article?
http://www.abc17news.com/news/key-witness-in-ferguson-wanted-in-jefferson-city/27624066

And CNN read statement from DJ lawyer confirming true but red herring

 

[CHERIE.T]

This statement is exactly what this is all about. Everyone's experience is different . Some have had family members and themselves suffer lifetimes of harassment by police. While others have family who are police and know them as good people and heroes even and they are scared for their lives every time they walk out the door to work.
How can we we bridge these contrasting differences... How can we feel compassion for both of these contrasting stories. Because they are both true..... And right now it is true, true as can be, that officer Wilson is respectable cop and wonderful person... And it is also true about MB the "friendly giant" we all heard about the first couple days ... Both of these stories are true to those close to these two different people. Why can't we just have compassion for both sides and wait for the truth to come out. If we have learned anything about this whole mess it is that people are willing to lie with conviction for what they believe in.
I say wait for the truth before you judge.

you sure didn't wait to judge Officer W.

 

[Yoda]

I've been in and out all day but when did Jesse Jackson get called to the carpet by local protesters? Wow!

 

[Linda7NJ]

Odd, that there is so much discussion about black parents warning about interactions with the police.

My parents had the exact same conversation with me, repeatedly. I'll admit as a teen, I was mouthy and sometimes defiant.
But the talks my parents had with me sank in... I was NEVER mouthy or defiant to a cop...ever. And it would never even cross my mind to.


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[CoolJ]

you sure didn't wait to judge Officer W.

Show me one. ONE post where I judged anybody.

 

[Lovejac]

I have no words. Just...no.

Mmm hmm :silenced:

 

[katydid23]

Because we all get to pick when we have finally had enough??


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YES, we do. If a large group of people are going to have ongoing protests and create mass media surrounding their cause, then YES, it should be a case that is worthy of their efforts. How about a true case of a cop unfairly stopping an innocent kid and using illegal unjustified force?

 

[popsicle]

That woman is going to knock someone out with that flag! lol

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

Seems like the crowd is being allowed to congregate. They are calling for the DA to step down.. Why do I get the feeling that this is not going to end peacefully??

 

[JLSChook]

Who were they asking to step down? (via megaphone)

 

[SpriteGal]

Any live feeds for the night?

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Protesters asking for Mcullough to step down. http://new.livestream.com/accounts/9035483/events/3271930

ETA: Another live stream http://fox2now.com/on-air/live-streaming-2/

 

[bettybaby00]

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I have no words.....again.

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

http://new.livestream.com/accounts/9035483/events/3271930 http://www.ustream.tv/z?utm_campaig...&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20140821192647

 

[LambChop]

I think the overall majority of protesters are asking for justice. Although they may believe justice means Wilson convicted.
Why do you think there are so many that hold this conviction, yet here on Websleuths it seems we are getting the exact opposite reaction? I don't know the answer to that, I am asking because I really would like to know peoples opinions why.

I think it is because most of us on here know that a police badge requires (by law) respect. We may not like the police officer wearing it but while he has it pinned to his chest the badge is what we have to respect. jmo

 

[katydid23]

I've been in and out all day but when did Jesse Jackson get called to the carpet by local protesters? Wow!

Really? How so?