[upchuck]

This article was written a few days ago but it is absolutely right.

The protestors have nothing to protest about. Just like Ferguson.

[PGR88]

This article is concise and logical. But logic is useless. We are afloat in a sea of politics and emotion

[El Cid]

ping

[econjack]

Alas, it seems to be a universal truth that protesters do not have the ability to seek out, read, or comprehend the facts.

[txnativegop]

They will simply protest the “appearance of wrongdoing” and continue as before.

Libs never let facts get in the way of what they want to believe.

[Chgogal]

If you are really being choked, there is no way in he!! that you can say “I can’t breathe!" ELEVEN TIMES. No way Jose!

Now I will read your post. ; )

[GOPJ]

So a black officer ordered the crackdown, black business owners called for the arrest, a black officer ordered the arrest, and a black officer supervised the arrest itself. It’s also worth noting that the 23-member grand jury which refused to indict the arresting officer included nine non-white members. Ask yourself how many of those facts you have heard from any member of the race-obsessed, low-information media.

Garner had been arrested 31 times, and eight of those had been for selling loosies. His rap sheet goes back decades and includes arrests for assault and grand larceny.

At the time of his death, Garner was out on bail after being charged with multiple offenses...

Even Holder - with the help of the New York Times - won't be able to make this about race...

[cld51860]

“A 43-year old father of six...”

... Selling illegal cigarettes on the street. Now, just think about that for a moment. SIX kids... That is not what Chris Rock means when he says you are SUPPOSED to take care of your kids.

[rfreedom4u]

Garner had been arrested 31 times

I’m interested to know how many of the 31 others arrests he resisted? I guess number 32 was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Perhaps he should have chosen a different career.

[Gay State Conservative]

Yes,he was breaking the law (a misdemeanor).Yes,he did resist.But given the non-urgency of the situation (he wasn't wanted for murder or rape...he wasn't armed...he wasn't threatening anyone) his arrest could have,and should have,been handled differently.IMO one or more of the cops either demonstrated having been poorly trained or were guilty of negligence.As a juror in a criminal trial I strongly suspect I would vote not guilty but as a juror in a civil case against the City of New York I know for a fact that I'd vote to award the family serious $$$.

[Leaning Right]

To put it as simply as possible, if Mr. Garner had not broken the law and then resisted arrest, he would be alive today.

That statement is true, but it weakens any argument that uses it.

Suppose you are pulled over for going 10 miles over the speed limit. And then the cop knocks you senseless because you hesitate in producing your driver's license, or whatever. The authorities can rightly claim that had you not been speeding, you wouldn't have been beaten. But that claim can not then excuse the the beating.

My hypothetical is certainly not close to the Garner case, but I hope folks get my point. The cop's defenders here need to use other arguments to make their case.

[geologist]

UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES!

Sad but true.

[DoodleDawg]

To put it as simply as possible, if Mr. Garner had not broken the law and then resisted arrest, he would be alive today.

Selling loose cigarettes and resisting arrest are not capital crimes. Unless the police choose to make them so.

[Sergio]

bkmk

[longfellow]

Affirmative action at it’s best.

[kearnyirish2]

“the arrest itself was supervised by a black officer, a female sergeant”

Wouldn’t be surprised if the grand jury closed the book right there; you see her in the video, and she has no problem with the police work...

All these protests just increase the number of people who would be Ok with any cop killing Garner-types just for the hell of it; very counter-productive. Segregation in the northeast is solidified by these incidents.

[conservativeimage]

They’re called non-issue activists and they’re really entertaining.

[jersey117]

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[wordsofearnest]

So a 350lb severe asthmatic sells illegal cigarettes for a “living” ?