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Old 05-12-2010, 10:33 AM   #1
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Just saw this on another forum. Unfuckinbelievable

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Old 05-12-2010, 10:37 AM   #2
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Old 05-12-2010, 10:41 AM   #3
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HOLY CRAP!

He didn't do anything... they were talking like he moved his right arm [as if to reach for weapon]. But, I didn't see his arm move other than when his body turned to look. I'm sure with his exhaust he didn't even hear the officer.

What gets me, why are all these officers running up to motorcyclist with their guns drawn in the first place? Like, a display of acceleration is the mark of someone that's going to shoot to kill?
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What the HELL??

The video showed him just sitting there!!

Why would the officer shoot??
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Unfuckinbelievable
No, not at all actually.
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What gets me, why are all these officers running up to motorcyclist with their guns drawn in the first place? Like, a display of acceleration is the mark of someone that's going to shoot to kill?
Its part of the militarization of our local police force, which is encouraged and provided for through grants and funds provided for by the federal government. SWAT teams, MP5s, Riot shields, etc. etc. Our police are trained to deal with the American public as if they are all violent felons, and after a while police officers have trouble seeing the difference.
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Its part of the militarization of our local police force, which is encouraged and provided for through grants and funds provided for by the federal government. SWAT teams, MP5s, Riot shields, etc. etc. Our police are trained to deal with the American public as if they are all violent felons, and after a while police officers have trouble seeing the difference.
So, what can we do.

Seriously.
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Old 05-12-2010, 10:55 AM   #10
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Its part of the militarization of our local police force, which is encouraged and provided for through grants and funds provided for by the federal government. SWAT teams, MP5s, Riot shields, etc. etc. Our police are trained to deal with the American public as if they are all violent felons, and after a while police officers have trouble seeing the difference.
Agreed.

Almost every cop I know it always turns into the same story
"Us vs Them"

Walking around like the world owes them something.
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