SC - Columbia - Sheriff Slams Female Student to Floor In Class

[vestigare]

It would depend on if you consider her actions disruptive or the reaction to her actions disruptive.
In this article she does say sorry according to other student.

http://www.denverpost.com/nationwor...rl-who-texted-class-prompts-civil-rights-case

Tony Robinson Jr., who recorded the final moments, said it all began when the teacher asked the girl to hand over her phone during class. She refused, so he called an administrator, who summoned the officer.

"The administrator tried to get her to move and pleaded with her to get out of her seat," Robinson said. "She said she really hadn't done anything wrong. She said she took her phone out, but it was only for a quick second, you know, please, she was begging, apologetic."

"Next, the administrator called Deputy Fields in. ... He asked, 'Will you move?' And she said, 'No, I haven't done anything wrong,' " Robinson said.<<<

Geez, how can no one see that this girl was being appropriately defiant?
IMO she didn't do anything wrong that required her to give up her phone or be removed from class.
This is just a teacher who was on a power trip and lost miserably simply because he was so immature.

 

[lonetraveler]

No. She did not cause them to call in law enforcement. She didn't make anyone do anything, in fact. She was the victim of a brutal assault and she in NO WAY brought it upon herself. I think we can freely condemn her attacker without adding any "But she asked for it" or "But it was really her fault" disclaimers.

JMO.

I don't agree, it was her actions that caused the teacher to call the vice principal who then called the officer. Her actions. The officer's unacceptable actions have nothing to do with her actions that caused him to be called to the classroom.

 

[bluesneakers]

Why feel the need to bash Fox News?

I'm not bashing Fox News. They are very good at what they do.

 

[EllieBee]

"Next, the administrator called Deputy Fields in. ... He asked, 'Will you move?' And she said, 'No, I haven't done anything wrong,' " Robinson said.<<<

Geez, how can no one see that this girl was being appropriately defiant?
IMO she didn't do anything wrong that required her to give up her phone or be removed from class.
This is just a teacher who was on a power trip and lost miserably simply because he was so immature.

I'm impressed by her response. My own, very respectful, good student child would have probably said "But, but, but. Okay. Yes ma'am (or sir)". And probably a grumpy look when the teacher turned away. And then a whole soliloquy at home that day on "OMG, he was being SO unFAIR!" And "Like, half the class had their phones out but he picked on MEEEEE". :lol:

Followed by the huffing when I laugh at her drama. Then tell her to set the table.

I know my kid well enough to know when she has truly been victimized and when she is being a teenaged professional victim. A little humor lets her know that I can tell the difference and I've got her number.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

I'm not bashing Fox News. They are very good at what they do.

You're bashing Fox News viewers. There are critical thinkers in all political parties...that's why your statement is ridiculous. There...I dumbed it down...

 

[vestigare]

Thank you. And if true, yes, she was not being respectful of her fellow students or her teacher. I teach younger children, but they are often disrespectful. My job, and every adult's job is to show, through our own actions, what it means to be respectful.

Beating down a child in her desk is not a good example of respect to model for impressionable young people. But he sure shut her up! Woo hoo!!!

I agree she was not being respectful per se and you explained perfectly that children are often disrespectful. That became a crime I am confused but you are right that teacher sure showed her.

 

[bluesneakers]

You're bashing Fox News viewers. There are critical thinkers in all political parties...that's why your statement is ridiculous. There...I dumbed it down...

You think critical thinkers buy jingoisms without question and I'm ridiculous to suggest otherwise? That's funny.

 

[Deleted member 39678]

Analyst: Officer within his rights

CNN law enforcement analyst Harry Houck cautioned against jumping to conclusions about Fields, even if the footage "looks really bad."

If an officer decides to make an arrest, he or she "can use whatever force is necessary," said Houck, a retired New York police detective.
"So if you don't comply with my wishes," he said, "then I can do whatever it takes to get you out of that seat and put handcuffs on you."

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/28/us/south-carolina-school-arrest-videos/

 

[kimlynn]

I'm confused. What does Fox have to do with any political party...oops.

Note I left out the news after Fox.

 

[Montjoy]

Please, explain to me how her actions were in the wrong. Try doing it without referencing that she wasn't "paying attention" to the classwork or some handbook. That is not disruptive nor is it wrong.

Yeah, if 'not paying attention' was the same as 'disruption', probably 50-80% of most students would be deserving of a patented Officer Fields "Slam'n'throw" multiple times per day.

Teacher: <Math, math, math.>
Sally Jones: Justin Bieber, I'm a belieber!
Tommy Smith: Go Royals!
Officer Fields: Welcome to Slamville, kids!

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

You think critical thinkers buy jingoisms without question and I'm ridiculous to suggest otherwise? That's funny.

My statement stands.

 

[bluesneakers]

I'm confused. What does Fox have to do with any political party...oops.

Haha.

I would like the record to show I didn't mention a specific political party! Jingoism lives everywhere, and boat-rockers come in all colors.

 

[vestigare]

That isn't legally accurate and I am not sure if he meant it to be an indictment, but it was.

Analyst: Officer within his rights



http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/28/us/south-carolina-school-arrest-videos/

 

[bluesneakers]

My statement stands.

You don't see the ridiculousness in suggesting a critical thinker buys into jingoisms?

Anyway, my statement still stands too. Sorry if you don't see the humour.

 

[kimlynn]

Haha.

I would like the record to show I didn't mention a specific political party! Jingoism lives everywhere, and boat-rockers come in all colors.

I noticed that.lol and yay for boat rockers. IMO

 

[EllieBee]

I agree she was not being respectful per se and you explained perfectly that children are often disrespectful. That became a crime I am confused but you are right that teacher sure showed her.

I hope you know that "he sure shut her up" and the "woo hoo" were bitter sarcasm....I suspect you do.

 

[Deleted member 39678]

(CNN)An attorney for the South Carolina officer fired for slamming a student to the ground and tossing her several feet says his client's actions were "justified and lawful."

"We believe that Mr. Fields' actions were justified and lawful throughout the circumstances of which he was confronted during this incident. To that extent we believe that Mr. Fields' actions were carried out professionally and that he was performing his job duties within the legal threshold," Fields' attorney, Scott Hayes, said in a statement.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/28/us/south-carolina-school-arrest-videos/

 

[nomoresorrow]

Analyst: Officer within his rights



http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/28/us/south-carolina-school-arrest-videos/

Yeah, Harry a former New York Police Department detective who now runs his own law enforcement and security consulting business, always sides with law enforcement - no big surprise there.

ETA: But he offers "VERY REASONABLE PRICES!!!!!!" on his website...

 

[EllieBee]

Analyst: Officer within his rights



http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/28/us/south-carolina-school-arrest-videos/

Also from your link:

Still, after watching all the footage, Lott told reporters that he "wanted to throw up."

"There's no justification for some of his actions," the sheriff told CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360°" on Tuesday night.

The videos show the officer standing over the student, seated at her desk. He puts his arm near her neck, then yanks her backward. The desk, which is attached to her chair, tips over; the student crashes backward onto the floor.

But Fields didn't let go, lifting her slightly off the ground. She flies out of her desk and slides several feet across the floor.

 

[Always Amazed]

I always thought school was the place that you should feel protected, safe (even if you are not at home). It's where I felt safe. This case makes me so sad.

I had a friend hang up on me discussing the case because she thinks it was ok that girl got assaulted by an adult.

We teach children that bullying is wrong, yet being assaulted (by an ADULT) is ok?

What have we become, now that we have to argue assaulting children in school is not ok?