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Originally Posted by Baz
The teaching moment here for the black community is for parents to teach their kids to OBEY LAW ENFORCEMENT - unless what they are asking is immoral or dangerous.
If they tell you to get on the ground face down - you get on the ground face down.
If they tell you to show your hands - you show your hands.
If they tell you to get out of the road - you get out of the road.
And if you are really smart......while doing the above - you say "Yes sir!" or "Yes maam!"
While there are plenty of instances of abuse by law enforcement every day - the way to combat it is not in the street - it is in the court.
The problem with this case is this kid chose the wrong venue.
As far as the legal aspect of the Grand Jury - I am satisfied they exhausted every effort to do this by the numbers despite what you read or hear in the media. Remember the media's job is to stir the pot. As is the politicians. They are NOT your friend. They are in it for the money. I watched the interview by GS of Officer Wilson and am very satisfied he was truthful with his answers and statements.
As always YMMV...
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How old are you Baz?
I'm 57 and when we were teens if a LEO asked you for your I.D. "why" was a perfectly acceptable answer.
Today that same answer can get you handcuffed, thrown to the ground and kicked in the ribs.