My support for the police has been a lot more conditional these days. In far too many instances these days, the police seem more interested in protecting themselves than confronting actual criminals. I don’t think that is the case with the initial police shooting in Ferguson. Based on what I have seen and read, both for and against the policeman’s story, I think the shooting was legitimate and Michael Brown most likely attacked the police officer. Therefore, deadly force was authorized. You can criticize other aspects of the police response afterwards, but the initial shooting seems justified. Other facts may come out that change my opinion, but that is what I think for now.
I share your feelings. Throughout this unfortunate incident, I have yet to see a news media person identify the true issue. It is not race but authority versus a thug used to getting his own way. Just look at all the respect for authority shown by the race batters who flocked to Ferguson in hopes of building their public image or lining their pockets. Want more examples? How about the rioters who taunted police and, when the police showed restraint, looted the stores? In my opinion, water hoses and rubber bullets were a better option than standing back and watching lawlessness. The media shares much of the blame for accepting the story told by a criminal, running with it, and generally inciting the public. I guess that’s the only way to sell papers these days, creating a headline where one shouldn’t exist. Too bad they don’t share the same enthusiasm for Obama’s scandals, I might even buy a paper then.
This case was a frame up of the police officer from the getgo, had all the earmarks of a railroading in progress, I sent the guy money to his fund, he is clearly innocent.
George Zimmerman was another clear, very clear case of a guy being railroaded, clearly was innocent.
Now that`s not to say that there are not bad cops,there is absolutely, I have met a couple of them in my life.
I take each case by case.