Posted on 04/01/2006 11:39:32 AM PST by John Jorsett
Representative Cynthia A. McKinney and her legal advisers blamed racial bias Friday for her run-in with a Capitol police officer as the incident ballooned into a political furor.
At a news conference at Howard University, Ms. McKinney, a Georgia Democrat, said her physical altercation with the unidentified officer, who was screening visitors to a House office building on Wednesday, was the officer's fault.
"Let me be clear," Ms. McKinney said, surrounded by supporters at the historically black university. "This whole incident was instigated by the inappropriate touching and stopping of me, a female black congresswoman. I deeply regret this incident occurred, and I am certain that after a full review of the facts, I will be exonerated."
One of her lawyers, James Myart, said the case typified a pattern of police harassment of black Americans. "My belief is this is no different than that: 'they all look alike,' " he said.
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The encounter took place at a checkpoint to a building across Independence Avenue from the Capitol. According to accounts by police officers and Congressional officials, Ms. McKinney went around one of the metal detectors that are at the entrances and staffed by the police. The officer reportedly told her to stop, and when she did not he apparently tried to stop her, provoking a physical response from Ms. McKinney. Members of Congress are allowed to sidestep the metal detectors.
Ms. McKinney acknowledged that she had not been wearing the lapel pin that would have identified her as a member of Congress. But she said the police responsible for protecting lawmakers should recognize them on sight.
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Mr. Myart, the lawyer, said Ms. McKinney was exploring her legal options and would pursue a criminal investigation against the officer.
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Georgians from her district were in attendance at that fool's press conference yesterday, and made it clear why she'll never lose an election again, even after she's dead - they are dumber, more dependent and more gullible than she is.
The authorities need to throw this wench in jail for stupidity.
The security tapes. According to Fox they have the entire incident on tape, from various angles, with sound.
It's very obvious she does not have the facts or the law on her side.
My hope is that it's to give her plenty of rope to hang herself. Let her make outrageous accusations and distortions, then quietly release the security camera tape, witness statements, etc. that blow it apart and make her look like a greater fool than she already does.
She struck a police officer who was only doing his job. She should not only charged, but given the maximum fine in light of her view that she is above the law, and "untouchable".
Get that racist Beotch out of government.
IT IS EVEN WORSE.
SHE IS A POSTER CHILD OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY'S ATTITUDE TO NATIONAL SECURITY.
She has demonstrated the Modern Quota Queen/homosexual marriage favoring/anti military attitude for security.
She is SYMBOLISM OVER SUBSTANCE.
SHE DOES NOT TAKE NATIONAL SECURITY SERIOUSLY.
The DNC should be required to immediatly issue an appology for her callous disregard for security at the nations capitol.
Perhaps republican representatives should show solidarity by going through security SAME AS ANY OTHER CITIZEN.
McKinny's disregard for security is DEMOCRAT PARTY POLICY.
Has anybody seen the TV commercial for Washington Mutual Bank with a black man on a golf cart leading a group of "bankers", all gray headed white men around in a little fenced in pack while making fun of them for their perks, etc?
Imagine if it were a smarmy, condescending white man leading around a pack of ludicrous black men caged in a little corral making them look stupid. Would there be an outraged hue and cry and protests in the streets?
Take a look at this ad. I think it's offensive. Or is it just my "sensitive" white man "feelings"?
Well, there's a surprise.
If thats the case, why is this even an issue? Capitol Hill officers arent racists and McKinney's lunacy is documented, how can she justify racism?
She KNOWS she is in deep doo doo.
If this was ANY OTHER US CITIZEN they would be in jail right now with no bond.
She is getting special treatment because she is a PROFESSIONAL RACE BAITER.
She is engaging in serious CYA to protect her racist posterior.
What she is saying is that she didn't have to show her little ID pass to get around security. They should have been able to recognize her.
What gall.
"Look at the names thrown at Thomas, Rice, Powell or any other high profile Black Conservative American."
I am always amazed how the left gets away with the racist names that have been used regarding these Americans.
LOL..I don't know if she was stoned but she's definitely nuts.
Wait for the video
She wants the privileges of a being a Member without being identified as a Member? Gotta wear the uniform, even if it is only a pin.
She can't. That doesn't prevent her from saying it, however. Her argument seems to be: "Racist racist racist racist racist racist bythewayIwasn'twearingmylapelpin racist racist racist racist racist racist."
She cannot actually believe that anyone is buying this crap?
I hope this doesnt get swept under the rug, or worse that the officer has to apologize..
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