You go waving a gun at cops, you get what you get. You take that red muzzle tab off that identifies the weapon as an airsoft, you get shot.
You go waving a gun at cops, you get what you get. You take that red muzzle tab off that identifies the weapon as an airsoft, you get shot.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
I saw the video of this shooting and I don't think the cops did the right thing here. The video isn't great but it seems to show one of the cops shooting the kid before the car even stopped. That's not right.
I think it will be found to be a good shooting. Read an article just a little while ago where 2 outside folks stated he was in the OK, as the call came in as a guy with a gun being waved around and folks in danger. I think it's a tragedy, but tragedies happen when kids do dumb things. Fake guns ain't no joke these days, especially if you go into a public setting.
“You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock
Here's a video of the shooting. It's not great but it's about the best quality I could find. The actual video starts at 1:01 and goes for a few seconds. The rest of it is some guy talking about the video, I recommend skipping that.
That happened way too fast for my liking.
Trick question? A threat is a threat. I heard this story in Iraq. Marine shot a guy moving his hand under a blanket and everyone went apeshit. Tough shit. I got an M-4 aimed at your head you best not be acting stupid. I had two little girls at home I wanted to see again.
I don't need a declaration. Try getting off your mouth-running ass and put yourself in the position. You're extremely judgmental of first responders. Ever been one? I can answer THAT for you ... NO. You wouldn't talk the shit you do. You're a Monday morning quarterback. Want to judge everyone after the fact.
Get your lame ass out and do something THEN get back to me. Otherwise, you're just a little mouth-breathing bitch to me.
You don't get to have your cake and eat it too. When I was a kid, toy guns looked like toys. You want all this realistic looking crap? You're taking your chances. I ain't waiting to see if you got a toy or are going to blow a hole through my chest. SO who do you blame here? YOUR over-indulgent whiny ass society that gives kids this crap? Or the person that just wants to go home at night?
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
Gunny: "You go waving a gun at cops, you get what you get."
Originally Posted by indago
Point out where it is declared that Tamir Rice was "waving a gun at cops".
So, what you are saying is you can't find anywhere "that Tamir Rice was "waving a gun at cops"." Why am I not surprised? You come out with all this sheer , and when challenged you go into a hallucinatory rant.
What are we to think of you?
I am expecting another hallucinatory rant in response...
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Last edited by indago; 10-11-2015 at 04:54 PM.
Tamir Rice was waving a gun. PERIOD. You get shot. Tough shit. I ain't waiting to call in for more intel. Your whole point is a non-point. Wave a firearm around ME. I'm taking you out. End of story.
Like I said, you're a Monday morning quarterback. You're not there in the moment.
What if those firefighters on 9-11 had decided to discuss the issue instead of acting?
We're trained to ACT, not play your little political bullshit games after we and who knows how many others have been killed. You in Obama's hip-pocket, or what? Inaction seems to be the name of y'all's game.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
You know how long a firefight lasts, buttwipe? 10-20 seconds. And you got about a tenth of a second to decide to engage or not.
Know how long a firefight lasts? HOURS. I'd rather be me than a firefighter. Those dudes got 'nads.
You know what a cop's got to decide with junk like you? WTF you're going to do. YOU would just run your mouth. Now if you, Mr Judgmental, think you can identify a real firearm from a replica at 20 feet I want to know who TF you are and want you in my platoon. Otherwise, STFU. Stick to whatever it is you do best and let the warriors do your killing. Then you can whine about it next day having never gotten off your sofa.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
I don't love or hate cops but I know their job can be dangerous so I'm not in the habit of second guessing someone who has to shoot. In this case though I can't support that cop in any way. There wasn't enough time for him to feel threatened.