MikeK
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- Jun 11, 2010
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I don't blame a cop who gets mad at a Black man who behaves offensively because of the macho factor. But any male cop who cannot adjust to offensive behavior on the part of a woman, either Black or White, is sure to have serious problems. Because that's the way women are when provoked -- and getting a traffic summons is provocative. (Are you married? Do you have sisters or daughters?)You so missed his point.
He's saying....blacks will go nuts and act wild if you dare disrespect them. But....blacks will disrespect a cop and be shocked when the cop doesn't take their shit. (Que the "higher standard" response from the same folks who want cops "treated like anyone else would be. Can't be "like everyone else" if there's a double standard).
I watched and listened to the entire transaction between the trooper and Bland. All he needed to do was write the summons and leave. But he had to assert himself. He had to tell her to put the cigarette out. Just what did he expect? Did he think Bland was going to say, "yassuh," and put it out?
Bland was not really offensive. She didn't curse at him. She was just being contrary. I'm sure the Grand Jurors realized the trooper's actions were excessive, which is why they indicted him. The bottom line is his over-reaction caused an unnecessary death -- and regardless of how one might feel toward Bland his actions will cost the taxpayers millions of dollars when this goes to a civil jury.