Was the man who killed George Floyd a racist?

[Por_sha911]

Or was he just a power tripping bully who broke the rules?

Has there been anything published by a credible source saying this was motivated by racial bias? If not the the TRUE RACISTS ARE ALL THE PROTESTORS.

PLEASE don't get me wrong, I ABHOR any hatred based on religion, race or creed. We should stand against it. What annoys me is through this one death, our country has been totally focused on one race: black people.

Well, what about prejudice against Indians, Asians, and even White people? What about religious prejudice? Hatred against Jews, Christians, Buddhists...? Are these hatreds less evil?

IMO, the true racists are the people rioting against all white people because of what one white person did. Isn't that a true definition of racism? Judging all people of one race simply because of the color of their skin. Some of the greatest racism on display this past few days is at the hands of black people. Why is no one calling them out? Instead we have celebrities, politicians, and corporations fumbling over themselves with Virtue Signaling mea culpas and promises to change.

This is not a white pride rap nor is it a woe is me. I am not saying that there is racism and prejudice in the world today. All I'm saying is that we must say "NO!" when an innocent person is attacked, their business is destroyed, and they are told they need to apologize for something they didn't do. That is just reverse discrimination and it is as ugly as the original.

Disclosure: this is not about Politics or Religion. This is about misdirected hatred.
I don't care is you are Conservative or Socialist, Christian or Atheist, Rich or Poor. We can all agree to stand up and say no to hatred. Lets be sure we protest ALL. I have and will.

[flatbutt]

I agree Joe but it has been politicized to the point that such open minded, rational thought is shouted down, if not on purpose then by sheer volume.

[tabs]

If you are white you are a racist!

[upsscott]

I think the protesting goes beyond the killing of George Floyd or any other in the long list of black people killed at the hands of police. I think it’s the idea that black people have or feel like they have a target on their back the minute they leave their homes. As someone who has no idea what that feels like all I can do is try to put myself in their shoes. It has to be stressful to always be on guard. Now, do I think this particular cop was a racist? I have no idea. He definitely had a disregard for George Floyd’s life. I don’t think the protestors (not the rioters or looters) are being racist by chanting Black Lives Matter. I don’t feel threatened as a white man. It’s obvious that all lives matter it’s just that black lives need a lot of help right now.

[GH85Carrera]

I suspect he was just a jerk, that met up with another jerk. He was the cop, so he showed who was in authority. Two jerks meet, and one of them will go down. Now one is dead, and the other has ruined his live. He will be in jail for a long time, and be broke and has ruined his life.

[drcoastline]

a power tripping bully who broke the rules.{ This

But, white=racist so;

a racist power tripping bully.

[fintstone]

A public servant/hero honored many times for valor and bravery encountering a violent career criminal committing a crime (hyped up on a plethora of sched II drugs), infected with COVID 19 (and knew it) who did not even bother to wear a mask.

Married an Hmong woman from Laos...so likely not all that racist.

[brshap]

Highlighting the injustices faced by the black community does not diminish those faced by other communities.

When people say "save the rainforest" they don't mean save the rainforest but bulldoze all the other forests. Its just drawing attention to a particular issue, not diminishing the importance of others. I think we tend to forget that sometimes.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by brshap

Highlighting the injustices faced by the black community does not diminish those faced by other communities.

When people say "save the rainforest" they don't mean save the rainforest but bulldoze all the other forests. Its just drawing attention to a particular issue, not diminishing the importance of others. I think we tend to forget that sometimes.

When a specific 'injustice faced by the black community' is pointed out to me, I will be concerned. I have not seen that. It seems to me that in this country, people are essentially equal.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

I agree Joe but it has been politicized to the point that such open minded, rational thought is shouted down, if not on purpose then by sheer volume.

^^^ Yep... by both extremes of the political parties. I know there are some truly racist LEOs out there... but don't know about this one.
He needlessly killed a person and sucks as a human being and as a LEO.... based upon what I saw. What motivated him? I do not know....

[asphaltgambler]

My understanding is the cop had numerous complaints ( 19?) filed against him previously for excessive / unnecessary force. What I don't know is the ethnicity of those 19 people. Obviously an angry troubled man. His wife filed for divorce apparently he wasn't any different in his own home- at least according to her. Of course she may be wanting to separate herself from the situation to insulate and cash-in.

[brshap]

Originally Posted by fintstone

When a specific 'injustice faced by the black community' is pointed out to me, I will be concerned. I have not seen that. It seems to me that in this country, people are essentially equal.

What a lovely sheltered world you must live in.

[Baz]

Would have to have the audio plus body camera footage to have more data to help with answer.

Based on what I have seen - power trip.

Even when the bystanders are saying stuff - he/they double down. If that's not the sign of a power tripper, I don't know what is.

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by Baz

Would have to have the audio plus body camera footage to have more data to help with answer.

Based on what I have seen - power trip.

Even when the bystanders are saying stuff - he/they double down. If that's not the sign of a power tripper, I don't know what is.

No. It's not a power trip. When people question your authority in that situation. If you do not double down as you say. You lose control of the situation.

It's like going in for a uni lecture and if people start saying you're full of ****, and one does not stop that behavior immediately. What happens? You lose control and it goes down south pretty quick. Uni police get called, but you have lost.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by AZ_porschekid

No. It's not a power trip. When people question your authority in that situation. If you do not double down as you say. You lose control of the situation.

It's like going in for a uni lecture and if people start saying you're full of ****, and one does not stop that behavior immediately. What happens? You lose control and it goes down south pretty quick. Uni police get called, but you have lost.

Well we can agree on one thing, then.

He did not lose control, thankfully.

[Arizona_928]

Would you rather him run down the street handcuffed and having his cardiac episode a block away!? While the people filming say f the police?
LOL

[Baz]

Originally Posted by AZ_porschekid

Would you rather him run down the street handcuffed and having his cardiac episode a block away!? While the people filming say f the police?
LOL

There were 4 cops there. If you think taking a knee off the man's neck would result in "him running down the street handcuffed" then we have even more problems than power tripping....

[Arizona_928]

No they wanted him to be released. Plus that knee didn't kill him.
Let him go full retard strength high on dope.

Very real possibility.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

My understanding is the cop had numerous complaints ( 19?) filed against him previously for excessive / unnecessary force. What I don't know is the ethnicity of those 19 people. Obviously an angry troubled man. His wife filed for divorce apparently he wasn't any different in his own home- at least according to her. Of course she may be wanting to separate herself from the situation to insulate and cash-in.

Arrest a lot of bad folks (over 19 years) and you get a lot of complaints (that is how you get back at the arresting officer and plea your case down). If you don't get complaints, you are likely not doing much. Each complaint is reviewed and adjudicated. Obviously, he was cleared.

Lots of guys have had their wives leave after less bad news. I bet half the people in PPOT have been divorced once or more (and all seem to believe it was not their fault).

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by brshap

What a lovely sheltered world you must live in.

Beats the fantasy one where you live.