Posted on 04/27/2015 5:08:11 PM PDT by markomalley
The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus called on Monday night called for calm as violent clashes between police and protesters escalated in Baltimore.
"We call for peaceful protests so that additional lives are not lost," said Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.). "We understand people are angry and that the community is upset, but violence only distracts us from the justice we seek. Violence does not lead to justice."
“The CBC will continue to work with federal, state and local governments to ensure this system is fair and impartial. African Americans deserve to be treated equally before the law," he said.
On Monday afternoon, young people in Baltimore clashed with police officers following days of protests over the death Freddie Gray, 25.
Gray was arrested April 12 and was sent to the hospital with a severely damaged spine. He spent the week before his death in a coma.
Young people took to the streets of Baltimore on Monday as Gray's funeral was held, and reportedly threw objects at police officers who were wearing riot gear. Police said seven officers have been injured.
Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said that he had put the Maryland National Guard on alert so they could provide support to law enforcement if necessary.
"There is a significant difference between protesting and violence and those committing these acts will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law," Hogan said.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the men and women in uniform who are actively working to stem this violence and several who been injured in the line of duty."
“Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said that he had put the Maryland National Guard on alert so they could provide support to law enforcement if necessary.”
Its necessary, moron. Law enforcement isnt getting support from the mayors office.
Well, good luck with that.
yes they do, so why weren't they allowed to destroy businesses and attack people without being arrested and charged...???
equal my arse...they want to be treated as if their shinola doesn't stink.....
“the community is upset”
Again with “the community.”
These “leaders” keep talking about “the community”, “my people”, and “chocolate city.”
It almost makes you think they are not interested in a colorblind society, but seek to divide and not unit. [Sarc./off]
I reject his general premise that blacks arent treated equal. They are a protected class. They need to be treated liek everyone else, no special protections or favors.
correction....”why were they allowed to destroy...etc...
was it over when the Germans took out Pearl Harbor?
Wish Butterfield’d end up like old Chip there... ;)
Baghdad Butterfield telling us not to believe our own lyin’ eyes.
If a bunch of hillbillies jumped into the back of Bubba’s F-250 and went to the neighboring town to tear it apart, they’d last about 15 minutes, tops.
Scumbag black caucus members pour gasoline on this thing....then they urge calm???
Unbelievable
Yeah, Miz Mayor, Diana Ross,was on just now mostly trying to parse her own ztupid words
HOPEAANDCHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I know it’s not healthy for me, but I like my popcorn with extra butter.
We have a curfew—— TOMORROW!!!. UCMTU!!
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MARXANDLENIN!!!!!!!!!!!
lol
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