Always starts as a peaceful protest

[MrPots]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

So, citizens should just shut up and clear the streets when government officials command them to? And, how do you know this woman is an "idiot"? You've met her?

That's pretty authoritarian....don't we have a right to freedom of assembly?

If the police ordered everyone to turn in their weapons to ensure order and safety, would certain people still demand compliance?

[MrPots]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

This image says a lot.

As in; According to some of our counterparts, who are we supposed to believe is the dangerous thug, here?

I dunno, guys. I'm thinking that the government employees with the riot gear have the advantage. But I could be wrong. She could be hiding an M-16 with five spare clips and ten hand grenades under that summer dress.

You know, I am certain that being a police officer is an extremely tough job and I truly do appreciate that they are willing to do it. But, I think the propaganda has warped some perceptions around here.

All I see in this picture are three cowards acting like that little girl is gonna do them harm. What a bunch of pussies.......

Those men don't deserve to call themselves men.........they are an embarrassment to men everywhere.....

[MrPots]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

Makes me think of the guy standing in front of a tank at Tienanmen Square.

Wonder what the kit for each one of those cops costs?

You could probably find out by checking to see how much the education budget has been cut.

Thug money is always available...money for education and health...not so much cause this is 'merican damn it....... we be thugs.....

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by merrylander

... or the right of the people to peaceably assemble ... Familiar reading Mike?

I guess if you are dressed in riot gear every assembly looks like a riot.

The Bill of Rights is for white people, not black idiots.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Boreas

The Bill of Rights is for white people, not black idiots.

Funny I must have missed that statement in my copy.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by whell

Didn't say the guy was "representative" of BLM. Inspired by, influenced by, motivated by, persuaded by, etc., yes.

He was a war vet who surely was influenced by the crap he must have endured in the Middle East. When you are fighting an enemy who dresses like all the civilians, or when a teen ager comes toward you smiling then blows him/her self up it makes fighting that kind of war bend your mind out of shape. Stating the he was this or he was that is pure goddam conjecture,

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by ZeroJunk

There is a lot of positive sentiment for the young black man's situation following the killings. I hope they don't piss it all away.

Ah yes " Our hearts and prayers are with them..." and that is all.

I have had three service technicians i here in the last week - two were black one white. All were equally competent, courteous and just downright friendly.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by ZeroJunk

I hope some lunatic doesn't break in your house and you can practice the first amendment until he puts a bullet in your head. Consolation will be that at least you aren't a knuckle dragger.

Breaking into someone's home does not quite quualify as 'peaceably assembling' IMHO.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Breaking into someone's home does not quite quualify as 'peaceably assembling' IMHO.

I'm not worried, we have the 'Feline Horde' to protect us if any white supremacists decide to stage a sit in in my living room. If that fails I'll drop a 30 hz test tone disc in my CD player and hit 'em with 600 watts thru those big JBLs and my Vandie Three towers.

[whell]

Originally Posted by merrylander

... or the right of the people to peaceably assemble ... Familiar reading Mike?

I guess if you are dressed in riot gear every assembly looks like a riot.

Sure it is.

Now, go try yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater. After that, we'll have a discussion about freedom of speech.