Posted on 04/26/2015 12:00:06 PM PDT by Libloather
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) alleged Sunday that many rioters in Baltimore the previous night were from "out of town," noting that he was amid crowds in the area.
A protest over the death of Freddie Gray, a black 25-year-old, in police custody turned violent as some went on a rampage as darkness fell, as they were seen smashing windows and throwing objects at police.
"I've gotta give it to the citizens of Baltimore. I was there all day, and it was very peaceful all day," Cummings said on CBS's "Face the Nation."
"At the end, there were a few people that said, 'We're gonna turn this city down, we're gonna close it down.' And the next thing you know we had a few people – mainly from out of town – to come and to start beating up on police cars and throwing all kinds of projectiles," Cummings alleged.
At least a dozen people were arrested, according to The Associated Press. Police also kept Baltimore Orioles fans inside the ballpark as they cleared an area outside, which Cummings called a "smart idea."
"This whole police community relations situation, Bob, is the civil rights cause for this generation, no doubt about it," Cummings told host Bob Schieffer on Sunday.
Cummings noted that the Maryland delegation in Congress had asked for the Department of Justice to conduct a civil rights investigation into the death of Gray.
"We've got to take this department apart and try to figure out what is wrong and what is right," he said, referring to local police.
A CNN production!
Classic, it’s a civil rights issue and the Mayor and police Chief are black... I wonder how many of the arresting officers were black....
““So what happened?”
What I “gleaned” from your comment is that evidently you think it’s o.k. to fatally injure a “fleeing suspect” who isn’t a physical threat to you as a cop.
As to what “happened,” we will probably never know and the cops involve will get to do it again. I guess you need to hope you are not in their line of sight.”
Is the above from the Onion, DU, The American Journal Of Libtardism, whatever?
Why run from the cop? Other than Superman, who is faster than a bullet?
And, if slower than a pursuing Donut Eater, getting tackled does carry avoidable risks - those risks are why football players wear all those pads, shoulder protection, the helmet with face guard, etc.
Evolution does clean the gene pool, sooner or later.
“Why run from the cop? Other than Superman, who is faster than a bullet?”
I think most Blacks are an uneducated disgrace! I don’t think anyone should fail to follow the orders of the police. But I don’t think that what is likely to have happened here has anything to do with trying to avoid being arrested. So If I understand you correctly though, you’re perfectly o.k. with a person being apprehended dies at the hands of the cops? No one should question the actions that lead to the death in police hands? You had better make sure you behave when the cops come for you.
Well then Eli, your homey model-citizens should have shot them. “
We have a winner! This is the best summation of what the non-Feral Urban residents should be doing to the Urban Ferals.
Bad Urban Feral Behavior Syndrome is hypothesized to be caused by a heavy metal deficiency. Lead Injections are reliable and rapid cure
Dear Mr. Cummings,
Please engage brain before speaking.
Hey, the Yankees are in first place and teh Orioles are in last. Why would Yankee fans be “disgruntled” at this point?
Guess the skin color.
“You had better make sure you behave when the cops come for you.”
I have found the above to be a good way to with cops. Be polite, say nearly nothing without your attorney present, and remember that even violent and stupid cops can be held accountable - but not at the scene. That is what courts are for.
At no point did I ever say “No one should question the actions that lead to the death in police hands?”
Cops are public servants, and as such, they are accountable to their employers, SCOTUS notwithstanding.
Dey must be from Dundalk, Hon
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.