Derek Chauvin has just been taken into custody as of the time of this writing, and is being charged with THIRD degree murder.
Edit: And manslaughter. Third degree murder AND manslaughter.
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The cops are almost untouchable. And in many cases, prosecutors heave up charges they know can’t convict these murderous racist cops so those guys go scot free. Scot free being discharged from the force but still receiving full and handsome benefits when leaving.
There are many devils like Chauvin in the police force and the upper management of the force do nothing about this. As much as I don’t support the riots, sometimes, it’s the reckless show of emotion that these clowns understand. The private businesses I feel sorry for (hope they have insurance) but each moment the precincts are being rebuilt will be a reminder to these fools to curb their excesses.
And I agree with the Central Park Karen sentiment. Lots of people prefer dogs to black people and many people were more horrified by how she was handling the dog and NOT the fact that she called the cops on an “African-American man”.
The reaction to George Floyd’s death is making me further realize that I think a big problem regarding black people getting attacked and other problems of corruption isn’t so much recognizing that it’s happening in the US, but more so understanding the solutions that need to be figured out and put into action. I’ve seen many say “YOU’RE ALL BEING COMPLICIT” or “YOU’RE NOT DOING ENOUGH!” like on Twitter, but rarely seem to take the time to discuss the solutions that should actively be put in place, and many whom seem to try to suggest or act out solutions seem to ultimately delve into more vengeful mob mentality or act out destructively in more extreme cases, and may feel that constantly destroying Targets, police departments, or restaurants is the way to go in pressuring corrupt leaders to help black people, almost as if waging a destructive war.
When LaVar Burton is cursing, you know things are messed up...
https://twitter.com/levarburton/stat...53337857118208
As much as I have spoken out today on how much I disagree with the burning and looting I understand that it is out of anger. The fact that the problems have not been addressed and that this type of action seems to be the best answer is heartbreaking and makes me struggle with my belief that things should be worked out within the system.
There needs to be a conversation on how to address and fix these problems but sadly that is not one that many people want to have. Sure when something like this happens there is out rage, leaders have tier sound bites about how made they are, how they stand with the black community, and how things need to change, some cops will speak out and its all big news for a couple of weeks and then forgotten. Sadly I think that is how things will happen this time. This is America, and worse then that Trump's America so meaningful change against hate and police corruption will not happen anytime soon.
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Exactly. If one is looking for solutions on Twitter or on social media, then you're wasting your time.
Black Lives Matter put out a very, very detailed manifesto on how police brutality can be curbed YEARS AGO and several other prominent black.voices have done this. Most suggestions involve more members of the community being involved in community policing, revised guidelines on how force is applied etc
Unfortunately, these are ignored and the status quo continues. That's why protests tend to turn violent because it seems no one is listening.
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Well, in other news Derek Chauvin's wife has filed divorce.
Lol...no point living with a murderous, clearly sociopathic devil.
Never doubt for a moment that there weren't any other options for the Police as far as discipline goes.
The Police Union is strong in New York as well but let a Cop be caught posing with a stripper in uniform or drunk driving or disparaging his superior officers in print ( like a self published newsletter) and Union or not that Cop is losing his job for a certainty.
The Police Brass and the Unions both choose to tolerate racism and brutality, but not say, insubordination.