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Ferguson Protesters Want Grand Jury to Deliver "Justice." Two Reasons They Might Not Get It
The New Republic ^ | August 20, 2014 | Jonathan Cohn

Posted on 08/20/2014 9:30:00 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: BigEdLB
Something else- since he had an eyesocket injury... Ofc Wilson aim maybe wasn’t as good - vision impaired - hence the odd arm wounds on the decedent..

I agree. The officer was nearly knocked senseless; his eye was probably out of commission and his firearm had just discharged in his car after a struggle.

I always wear hearing protection when shooting at the range. But a couple of years ago; I shot a 32 caliber handgun without my muffs on. I couldn't believe how loud it was. Given that a 9mm cartridge uses over twice the amount of powder; I would think that the noise in a car would have temporarily deafened the officer as well.

How many ways can an aggressive thug who thinks he is invincible basically demand to be shot in the head? They thought they had won the confrontation when the officer came back for more, the brute decided to try and finish the job. It is a waste... if he wasn't about 60 pounds over weight and probably a school dropout, the marines might have been able to turn the piece of excrement into a worthwhile human being. We will never know now because he threw his life away.

21 posted on 08/20/2014 9:56:04 PM PDT by fireman15 (Check your facts before making ignorant statements.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The only crime cop Wilson is guilty of, is not understanding ghetto mentality.

Brown was walking away when the cop said “Freeze it!”. Brown thought he heard “Free sh*t!” and turned around and ran to the cop to go get his prize. If you saw a 300 pound maniac rushing at you with a sinister smile you’d shoot too.


22 posted on 08/20/2014 9:57:05 PM PDT by roadcat
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To: DB

Similarly, my eyes were opened to the criminal justice system when an assistant DA explained to me that ‘it’s not a court of justice, it’s a court of law’.


23 posted on 08/20/2014 9:58:14 PM PDT by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: Jeff Head

True words well said.

Some here just want to blame the police


24 posted on 08/20/2014 10:00:32 PM PDT by Nifster
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

they don’t want justice they want a lynching.

Unfortunately for them the cops narrative is the one supported by known facts. If the grand jury follows the evidence and credible witnesses they will not indict him.


25 posted on 08/20/2014 10:02:26 PM PDT by Cubs Fan (If you're on the same side of Ferguson as Al and Jesse, then you F-ed up somewhere. Rethink it dummy)
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To: Jeff Head

hear hear, great post


26 posted on 08/20/2014 10:05:16 PM PDT by Cubs Fan (If you're on the same side of Ferguson as Al and Jesse, then you F-ed up somewhere. Rethink it dummy)
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To: Ouchthatonehurt
Image is sorta big..best to trim it a bit :-)


27 posted on 08/20/2014 10:06:27 PM PDT by Bobalu (Neutrality helps the oppressor never the victim silence encourages the tormentor never the tormented)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

We are the same size.... I need to lose weight... big time :-)


28 posted on 08/20/2014 10:08:01 PM PDT by Bobalu (Neutrality helps the oppressor never the victim silence encourages the tormentor never the tormented)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Especially from a seated position in a vehicle...Whoever is standing outside would very likely have the physical advantage.

I think the car door was opening and before Wilson could even react, strong arm robber gentle giant sucker punched him while he was still in the vehicle. At which point Wilson probably instinctively grab onto the suspect, and in the struggle Wilson discharged his weapon, trying to save himself from the giant lumberhead...

When the round went off, lumberhead move away from the vehicle, Wilson exits the vehicle, and tells Brown to stop...He stops, turns and then decides he was going to finish beating on Wilson... Wilson decided not to be eaten by gentle giant and saved himself.


29 posted on 08/20/2014 10:09:59 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Eventually Brown stopped, turned around, and was trying to surrender when Wilson shot him dead.

Oh boy, did the "shot in the back while running away" report by eyewitnesses disappear down the memory hole quickly once the real evidence showed up. Is the phrase "gentle giant" still being used seriously, or has it been shoved down the same memory hole once the robbery video was released?

30 posted on 08/20/2014 10:11:24 PM PDT by KarlInOhio (The IRS: either criminally irresponsible in backup procedures or criminally responsible of coverup.)
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To: KarlInOhio
Oh boy, did the "shot in the back while running away" report by eyewitnesses disappear down the memory hole quickly once the real evidence showed up.

If a trial happens, Wilson's attorneys will drag in a stadium sized fat screen with that witness stating that on TaVa... Then play it 25 times for the jury.

31 posted on 08/20/2014 10:16:36 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: KarlInOhio

It’s been replaced with “unarmed child” and/or “unarmed black man” I believe, with extra points for throwing in Vatterott College or aspiring rapper. However, “strong-arm robber” and “menace to society” are nowhere to be found.


32 posted on 08/20/2014 10:21:55 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself.)
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To: Minsc

Why would you assume he will be found not guilty? Unjust verdicts are a routine fact of life in our criminal justice system.


34 posted on 08/20/2014 10:43:27 PM PDT by BykrBayb (Cancer sucks. ~ Þ)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Protesters being PAID
by government? MUST WACH VIDEO. http://madworldnews.com/ferguson-government-agenda/


35 posted on 08/21/2014 12:12:16 AM PDT by blondee123 (DICTATORSHIP HAS ARRIVED! Nov. 6, 2012)
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To: fireman15
We will never know now because he threw his life away

gangs helped him do that. If the family wants to blame someone for the death of their son, blame the gangs.

36 posted on 08/21/2014 1:56:51 AM PDT by blueplum
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Let us no be concerned with guilt or innocence, get whitey.


37 posted on 08/21/2014 3:31:48 AM PDT by Lion Den Dan
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To: Minsc

That’s the problem....white people are SO AFRAID of what Blacks will do. Could be one reason why Obama was elected twice, FEAR OF RACE RIOTS!!!


38 posted on 08/21/2014 3:39:20 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion......the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: roadcat

LOL!!!


39 posted on 08/21/2014 3:40:04 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion......the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Angela Davis?? Are they quoting Angela Davis the terrorist in this article?


40 posted on 08/21/2014 4:36:09 AM PDT by Cap'n Crunch
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