What do you think about Chaz in Seattle?

[Oerets]

Originally Posted by Waggs098

Just curious what the users here think about how that situation is being handled in Seattle? Of course I have an opinion but I'm curious to see what other people think before I send this into a certain direction.

I don't worry much about it to tell the truth.
Will the protest turn violent?
Only time will tell.



The issues are not going away until some concrete results are put forth. There is movement in this direction now. This will help keep the protests going.

[JJIII]

The mayor said it all. They think they are having a block party. It will all die down and soon be forgotten by all but those that attended.

A tempest in a teapot.

[RickeyM]

Originally Posted by Pio1980

A grifting rancher and some "soverign citizen" bullshit.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliven_Bundy

I'd love to see some Faux News coverage of the event. Purely for entertainment purposes.

[Not Insane]

Originally Posted by JJIII

The mayor said it all. They think they are having a block party. It will all die down and soon be forgotten by all but those that attended.

A tempest in a teapot.

Yep. I'm here at ground zero. This is just the Capital Hill area of seattle being who they are. The only thing that makes this special is that the police abandoned their station. Well, that and it becoming international news, which it really doesn't deserve.

The only real problem I have with it is that lawlessness is being permitted. Ask any business owner within this zone. That sets a bad precedent.

[TryToFindmid]

Originally Posted by RickeyM

I'd love to see some Faux News coverage of the event. Purely for entertainment purposes.

I found one on a whim. I like searching topics on youtube to find different takes on matters.

And no I dont watch fox news nor any other on some regular basis.

I assume everyone is familiar with Tuckers style and spin. With this he openly admits to going full on with a humorous delivery.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KafIdOk8bLs

[donquixote99]

I suggest better entertainment choices!

[TryToFindmid]

Originally Posted by Not Insane

Yep. I'm here at ground zero. This is just the Capital Hill area of seattle being who they are. The only thing that makes this special is that the police abandoned their station. Well, that and it becoming international news, which it really doesn't deserve.

The only real problem I have with it is that lawlessness is being permitted. Ask any business owner within this zone. That sets a bad precedent.

Yeah I dont see any positive benefit it brings. I imagine it looses more sympathizers to the original cause than it gains.

And yes, I too agree the businesses are unfair victims if their needed income is badly affected.

We will never know the impact of disbanding the police station. It affected response times for calls. And patrols. I know some will praise this. But I'm not in the camp of all cops are bad nor the idea their general actions show more harm than good.

It's a real shame the focus wasnt more on police reform and transparency. Bad cops and poor handling affects all races genders identity. I feel this tragedy could have turned into something bigger and broader. And one more people may have felt welcomed by and share their stories and pain for police reforms.

Given the nature of people angry over folks dieing in police custody it's a shame Tony Timpa's cam footage of his death wasnt added to the outrage vids. It's one of the most offensive police handling vids I've ever seen.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_c-E_i8Q5G0

[Pio1980]

A member of my family was killed in custody on camera under worse circumstances by a department whose commander received a presidential pardon for gross continued abuse of authority.
Websearch "Scott Norberg".

[mpholland]

Just tried it out in Portland overnight.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/por...OGDUBHIOVBGGI/

[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by JJIII

The mayor said it all. They think they are having a block party. It will all die down and soon be forgotten by all but those that attended.

A tempest in a teapot.

Close enough.