I wish they’d get the facts straight. He was not a “whittler”, he was a very talented American Indian Totem pole carver. He carved small totem poles and sold them at Pike Place Market. His little totem poles were beautiful little works of art, and much coveted by those lucky enough to own one. (Did I mention he was a Native American who came from a family of famous Totem Pole carvers?) He was also deaf in one ear, which is why he may not have responded to the police officer. This poor guy lost his life over a 3-1/2 pocket knife, which is the tool of his trade. As much as I support our law-enforcement community, I think in this case, the cop was trigger happy. They’re saying the victim was a drunk. Well for a drunk, he did pretty nice work. This was a needless death and a real pity. Witnesses say he was minding his business and working on a little totem pole.
You shouldn’t need a SARC tag. However, you’re gonna wish you used one...
You'll eventually learn they are NOT your friends.
Why did the officer stop in the the first place? They guy has been sitting there for years carving those totem poles?
I am still wondering what happened to the Plant Nursery/Pastor who was killed by a cop last week.
I mentioned Portland has quick trigger LEO but that seems to be code up in Seattle too.
So folks are accusing the old guy who as you stated was quite the artist in his craft of Totem pole making of being a drunk?
So did his drinking problem cause him to get shot or is that just a lame excuse to shoot the fellow.
Fat people watch out there coming for you next./sarc