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Sharpton tells O’Reilly no child should be handcuffed (except if you bring water to Terri Schiavo?)
opinion | 4-26-2005 | BrianBaldwin

Posted on 04/26/2005 9:36:31 PM PDT by Brian_Baldwin

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To: Brian_Baldwin

They should be handcuffed when doing something symbolic. If they were really bringing Terri a glass of water, then no they shouldn't have been cuffed. This was designed as a MSM moment by the protesters there.


41 posted on 04/27/2005 3:51:14 AM PDT by joesbucks
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To: joesbucks

So you assert that the boy could have walked into the Hospice to visit Terri and bring her a drink?


42 posted on 04/27/2005 3:54:07 AM PDT by bvw
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To: bvw

If it was so important for those who gathered to insist that nutrition and hydradtion be given to Terri, then they should have at least lived up to the convictions they had. They didn't. Each attempt and arrest was symbolic.


43 posted on 04/27/2005 4:13:45 AM PDT by joesbucks
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To: Brian_Baldwin
Did I hear this story correctly?

I recall someone saying that the child was on a rampage for around 28 minutes, and it was all on tape.

If there is such a tape, I'd like to see it in its' entirety.

44 posted on 04/27/2005 4:18:47 AM PDT by airborne (Dear Lord, please be with my family in Iraq. Keep them close to You and safely in Your arms.)
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To: joesbucks

They didn't because, jake jakey, the Good and Faithful police of Pinellas Florida followed the Judicial Order to Murder to the forceful and handcuffing letter. The handuffing was NOT AT ALL symbolic. It was real unto the death.


45 posted on 04/27/2005 4:27:58 AM PDT by bvw
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To: bvw

No attempt was actual. They were all symbolic. Anyone of those protesters who did not seriously attempt to get the necessary nutrition and hydration to Terri is just as guilty as anyone associated with the court decision or the actual implementation. What were the cops gonna do, shoot a kid? No way.


46 posted on 04/27/2005 5:24:06 AM PDT by joesbucks
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To: joesbucks
We're on the same side. I'm more with your side, than my cranky response to you above would indicate.

The arrests were empty symbolism. Good point.

47 posted on 04/27/2005 5:28:20 AM PDT by bvw
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To: airborne
I just watched this this AM. This link takes you to the arrest of the girl and her actions PRIOR to being restrained by police.

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=13483

Without seeing the video I determined that the police/principal were in the wrong. After viewing it, I agree with their actions.

As someone stated on another thread, if this helps to teach the child that there are consequences or penalties for her actions, maybe it's a good thing. She is already clearly out of control. The school called her mother at 2:00 and "mom" couldn't get to the school until 3:15. That's an hour and fifteen minutes. In the video you can hear an officer tell the child something to the effect of the mother has been told she will be handcuffed (paraphrased).

In this case, I think the assistant principal did a good job of keeping the child from hurting herself and others.

48 posted on 04/27/2005 6:05:22 AM PDT by PleaseNoMore
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To: Marauder

We will always have the government we deserve because of this phenomenon.
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Exactly right! Unfortunately many of this sector of voter are not engaged with anything but themselves, so the issue of government is quite alien to them, and of little interest. The Kool-Aid drinkers, the blind, piper-led Dem voters, who cannot tell you WHY they are Democrats...or have a reason that is beyond plausible.


49 posted on 04/27/2005 6:14:21 AM PDT by EagleUSA (q)
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To: EagleUSA

Sharpton is desperate to "reform" his legacy...again he will use another "black female" to perpetrate his moral and racist outrage upon...and it too like Tawana Brawley (sp) it will back fire on that silly ass.


50 posted on 04/27/2005 6:30:08 AM PDT by antivenom (If your not living on the edge, you're taking up too much damn space!!!)
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To: EagleUSA

Sharpton is desperate to "reform" his legacy...again he will use another "black female" to perpetrate his moral and racist outrage upon...and it too like Tawana Brawley (sp) it will back fire on that silly ass.


51 posted on 04/27/2005 6:30:11 AM PDT by antivenom (If your not living on the edge, you're taking up too much damn space!!!)
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To: Humidston
Gives every sane family something to think about if they STILL want to send their kids to the liberal institution called "Public Schools".

Any parent who truly wishes the best for their kids have been given a BIG wake up call that should have them scrambling for "School Vouchers".

52 posted on 04/27/2005 6:32:24 AM PDT by antivenom (If your not living on the edge, you're taking up too much damn space!!!)
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To: PleaseNoMore
After viewing all evidence, it is my opinion that the police acted responsibly.

That being said, it is quite possible that, in Floriduh, a "judge" will pay off the mom.

53 posted on 04/27/2005 6:43:18 AM PDT by airborne (Dear Lord, please be with my family in Iraq. Keep them close to You and safely in Your arms.)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

They were outmatched only in resolve - the cops at Littleton were more interested in the safety of the police than in the safety of the students. We have police and SWAT teams to take these types of risks, not wait to go in until the shooters shoot themselves.


54 posted on 04/29/2005 12:32:56 PM PDT by cinives (On some planets what I do is considered normal.)
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