2020 summer of discontent

[ToddStarnes]

[ToddStarnes]

[micfranklin]

[ToddStarnes]

[ToddStarnes]

The Rayshard Brooks response is surreal. All these libs suggesting they just let him walk home, or "sleep it off." Are these the same folks that went on a 3 decade crusade to have DUIs basically be treated as a felony?

And how would resisting arrest and stealing a police weapon be justified? It isn't. And yet, many are arguing it is.

I guess everything must be sacrificed at the altar of black victimhood.

[Kane]

To me the worst part is the failure that's being set up in the future. It will be difficult to bring charges let alone convict the officers in question after the court reviews that department's policies and procedures. The public will not react to that well.

It all seems unwise.

[ToddStarnes]

[John Galt]

well i'm not sure of the exact specifics but from what i understand he was running away

[exploited]

He was running away.

When the officer pursued, he turned and tried to tase the officer.

The shooting was undoubtedly justifiable. It is crystal clear throughout that his rights were not being violated. And there is no question he posed a real threat to the officer.

As police officers are notorious liars, who have no qualms whatsoever about making things up in order to proceed with an arrest, the initial skepticism was warranted. The video evidence, however, is pretty compelling and will no doubt result in the officer being cleared of any charges.

More important than the reaction of Twitter folk to this specific incident is the instinctual cynicism towards police actions over minor things like a guy passed out in a Wendy's.

I for one am sincerely glad that people are finally questioning if law enforcement should aspire to a higher standard than simply arresting people. Finally asking if there is a less damaging path that can be taken, if the circumstances call for it. Finally questioning the utility of DUI laws that treat folks like felons. I am also glad that cops are no longer believed, and that more evidence is required.

[ToddStarnes]