I hadn't known that the victim was deaf (I'm more than slightly "hard of hearing" myself). THAT little detail wasn't in any of the news reports "I" ever saw. If the cop hasn't been fired, he certainly needs to be, as he is MUCH too "hair-trigger" to be on the street.
I also note the arrogant swagger in the JBT's ("jack-booted thug" for the un-initiated) walk as he heads off to kill the innocent deaf guy.
"To: marktwain
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.
5 posted on September 1, 2010 11:21:12 PM EDT by holyscroller
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