I heard the guy had Asthma and heart problems - how was the cop supposed to know that - Sadly I think the same sort of entitlement that Michael Brown had also got this guy killed. He thought he was entitled to sell cigarettes illegally and protested when Police wanted to arrest him. He knew it was illegal. I don’t understand the mentality that says yes I was doing something wrong but you are wrong to arrest me. If he had put his “Hands up” he might still be alive. He was committing a crime he resisted arrest and died because of it.
I agree with your comments:
It seems to me that there is a dynamic at play with Blacks.
The dynamic goes something like this.
From their leaders:
Empowerment:
You should be proud to be Black. If someone tries to interfere with what you are doing, as a Black person you need to stand up for your rights. You are just as entitled as any White guy. Never forget that. Push back, don’t let anyone walk on you.
Result:
Some limits to activity are legitimate, but certain Blacks wrongly apply the “Empowerment” guidelines above, and don’t comply when everyone must.
This causes problems for everyone.
Resolution:
Follow the laws. If you don’t like them, get them changed. If you don’t follow the laws, act reasoned when officers challenge you. If you’re breaking the law, you will be subject to the penalties, not because you are Black, but because you broke the law.
Conduct yourself decently. Be respectful even if the officers aren’t. You put yourself out there. You have nobody to blame but yourself for doing that.