Cop shoots motorcyclist in the back

[ontwo]

Just saw this on another forum. Unfuckinbelievable

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?se...cal&id=7433661

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M8vei3L0L8

[azoomm]

HOLY CRAP!

He didn't do anything... they were talking like he moved his right arm [as if to reach for weapon]. But, I didn't see his arm move other than when his body turned to look. I'm sure with his exhaust he didn't even hear the officer.

What gets me, why are all these officers running up to motorcyclist with their guns drawn in the first place? Like, a display of acceleration is the mark of someone that's going to shoot to kill?

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by azoomm

What gets me, why are all these officers running up to motorcyclist with their guns drawn in the first place? Like, a display of acceleration is the mark of someone that's going to shoot to kill?

Its part of the militarization of our local police force, which is encouraged and provided for through grants and funds provided for by the federal government. SWAT teams, MP5s, Riot shields, etc. etc. Our police are trained to deal with the American public as if they are all violent felons, and after a while police officers have trouble seeing the difference.

[marko138]

Police see everyone as a potential criminal. Period.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Its part of the militarization of our local police force, which is encouraged and provided for through grants and funds provided for by the federal government. SWAT teams, MP5s, Riot shields, etc. etc. Our police are trained to deal with the American public as if they are all violent felons, and after a while police officers have trouble seeing the difference.

So, what can we do.

Seriously.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by azoomm

So, what can we do.

Seriously.

Assume your ass is gonna get shot and keep your lawyer on speed dial.

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by azoomm

So, what can we do.

Seriously.

Well, what I personally do is participate in organizations that stand against this type of behavior from authority figures like the much hated ACLU, NORML, and so forth. I also congress with like minded individuals and participate in local protests, etc. (Like the recent Marijuana March in Dallas where we were overshadowed by 25,000 protesting Mexicans. ) And BTW, its not because I'm some loser that sits in his basement smoking pot all day...its because the War on Drugs has led us to this point. We fight that back and we'll get our police forces back under control. Guaranteed.

But, I believe the best thing you can do, and especially you specifically as an intelligent and well-respected person....is just to spread the word. Talk to people you know, educate, make aware...things like that. I've changed a lot of people's minds by just talking to them, believe it or not....though it rarely happens on the internet.

And to that effect, educate yourselves, subscribe to sites that cover stories like this, civil rights infringements and so on. There's too much information available to us on the 'net, right at our fingertips, to not be educated.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Well, what I personally do is participate in organizations that stand against this type of behavior from authority figures like the much hated ACLU, NORML, and so forth. I also congress with like minded individuals and participate in local protests, etc. (Like the recent Marijuana March in Dallas where we were overshadowed by 25,000 protesting Mexicans. ) And BTW, its not because I'm some loser that sits in his basement smoking pot all day...its because the War on Drugs has led us to this point. We fight that back and we'll get our police forces back under control. Guaranteed.

But, I believe the best thing you can do, and especially you specifically as an intelligent and well-respected person....is just to spread the word. Talk to people you know, educate, make aware...things like that. I've changed a lot of people's minds by just talking to them, believe it or not....though it rarely happens on the internet.

And to that effect, educate yourselves, subscribe to sites that cover stories like this, civil rights infringements and so on. There's too much information available to us on the 'net, right at our fingertips, to not be educated.

You know, working with the different departments might not be a bad idea. I've already got an in with the track as a training facility - a few motor units use our facility as a training ground. I figure each year I take on a cause to push an agenda - last year was the lane splitting. I'm now the contact for Senator Carona on this agenda item. There has to be some way to broaden the topic without creating muddy-waters.

We could have more freedoms on motorcycles if we could change the public persona that every motorcyclist is a baby killer. Right?

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Its part of the militarization of our local police force, which is encouraged and provided for through grants and funds provided for by the federal government. SWAT teams, MP5s, Riot shields, etc. etc. Our police are trained to deal with the American public as if they are all violent felons, and after a while police officers have trouble seeing the difference.

Agreed.

Almost every cop I know it always turns into the same story
"Us vs Them"

Walking around like the world owes them something.