White SC Trooper shoots unarmed black motorist

Gawdzilla said:
Way to stereotype, dude! Next you'll be saying The Chocolate Shop doesn't sell brownies. :mad:
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:dl: :dl:

For all those who didn't go to Purdue, The Chocolate Shop is a bar in West Lafayette. Some of the stores around campus used to sell tee shirts with lists of "Top 10 Lies Told at Purdue". One of them was, "But Mom, The Chocolate Shop is a candy store." :D

I'm embarrassed to say I never had a drink there, though, because for much of the time I was at Purdue, I was taking an asthma medication that didn't mix well with alcohol, so I very seldom drank. :( I did visit it briefly once or twice, though.
 
SpitfireIX said:
:dl: :dl:

For all those who didn't go to Purdue, The Chocolate Shop is a bar in West Lafayette. Some of the stores around campus used to sell tee shirts with lists of "Top 10 Lies Told at Purdue". One of them was, "But Mom, The Chocolate Shop is a candy store." :D

I'm embarrassed to say I never had a drink there, though, because for much of the time I was at Purdue, I was taking an asthma medication that didn't mix well with alcohol, so I very seldom drank. :( I did visit it briefly once or twice, though.
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Do they only serve Boilermakers?
 
SpitfireIX said:
:dl: :dl:

For all those who didn't go to Purdue, The Chocolate Shop is a bar in West Lafayette. Some of the stores around campus used to sell tee shirts with lists of "Top 10 Lies Told at Purdue". One of them was, "But Mom, The Chocolate Shop is a candy store." :D
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They do serve food, however (and popcorn is free)
 
Monketey Ghost said:
I'm not sure what race has to do with this however.
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I personally knew a white man who was shot and killed by a police officer in a very similar situation, reaching for his wallet. All I can say for anyone is, don't make any sudden moves when stopped by the police.
 
Fizil said:
It is even worse when you see the video (which I didn't see in the article linked by the OP):



All I can say is holy crap! If I see anyone trying to defend this cop in this thread my faith in humanity will die away completely.....
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The hardest part of that video to watch - or listen to, rather - is when the victim apologizes to the cop who panicked and shot him for no reason.
 
The question "why did you shoot me" is really bothering me.

If this pig gets any sleep tonight, he's right where he belongs and I hope he doesn't get out for a long, long time.
 
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In the encounter I had with police a couple years ago, once they had patted me down, asked about weapons, and (most importantly) lowered their shotguns, they asked what could the witnesses have seen? I drew a blank initially, then it hit me "An umbrella!" as I turned and began to reach in the van for it. They yelled at me, and the weapons shot right back up. "Don't do that!" one said, then after a moment "that could have gone very wrong."
 
Well, in this case, the police seem to have done good.

The officer was fired, and there will apparently be a trial. That's what they're supposed to do. Good work, Galveston PD, good work!
 
Gawdzilla said:
The stop involved a seatbelt violation. The shooting was the officer over-reacting to a move on the part of the motorist.
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"Over-reacting"? :confused: The officer asked for his papers, and the victim did exactly what was asked - he fetched his papers from the car. What kind of sick, paranoid police and society do you have when even a requested movement is interpreted as reaching for a gun?
 
ddt said:
"Over-reacting"? :confused: The officer asked for his papers, and the victim did exactly what was asked - he fetched his papers from the car. What kind of sick, paranoid police and society do you have when even a requested movement is interpreted as reaching for a gun?
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You may want to read what I posted instead of what you want me to have posted.
 
A couple of years ago I got pulled over for something or other; I don't remember what. This was at night, and the officer was alone. Naturally, he asked for my license and registration. I happened to have a large cardboard box sitting on my front passenger seat which made it impossible for me to open the glove compartment. I handed him my license, tried unsuccessfully to move the box enough to get my registration out, and then informed the officer, "I'll have to get it from the other side", and started to get out of the car. He asked me, "Do you own this car?" I answered that I did, and he said, "I'll just get the information with your license, then." While I was waiting for him to come back, it occurred to me that he probably hadn't wanted me to get out of the car and start rummaging around on the passenger side in the dark.
 
Mumbles said:
Well, in this case, the police seem to have done good.

The officer was fired, and there will apparently be a trial. That's what they're supposed to do. Good work, Galveston PD, good work!
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I won't consider it "good" until the cop is convicted, in jail and the victim sitting on a nice fat payout from a lawsuit.
 
ddt said:
"Over-reacting"? :confused: The officer asked for his papers, and the victim did exactly what was asked - he fetched his papers from the car. What kind of sick, paranoid police and society do you have when even a requested movement is interpreted as reaching for a gun?
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Sadly is a society where..

a) carrying guns is epidemic.
b) traffic stops are the most likely time a cop will be shot (close second is domestic dispute calls)

any quick motion to a place where a gun could be concealed can be seen as a danger, even reaching into your jacket pocket.

Had the guy actually had a gun, we never would have heard about it.

Just like.....

Corporal Jason E. Harwood, Topeka, Kansas. Shot and killed during traffic stop, September 7th.
Police Officer Daryl Pierson, Rochester, New York. Shot and killed during traffic stop, September 3rd.
Chief of Police Michael Pimentel, Elmendorf, Texas. Shot and killed during traffic stop, August 23rd.
Police Officer Scott Patrick, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Shot and killed during traffic stop, July 30th.
Deputy Sheriff Allen Bares, Jr. Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Shot and killed at car accident, June 23rd.
Police Officer Jair Cabrera, Salt River, Arizona. Shot and killed during traffic stop, May 24th
 
PhantomWolf said:
Corporal Jason E. Harwood, Topeka, Kansas. Shot and killed during traffic stop, September 7th.
Police Officer Daryl Pierson, Rochester, New York. Shot and killed during traffic stop, September 3rd.
Chief of Police Michael Pimentel, Elmendorf, Texas. Shot and killed during traffic stop, August 23rd.
Police Officer Scott Patrick, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Shot and killed during traffic stop, July 30th.
Deputy Sheriff Allen Bares, Jr. Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Shot and killed at car accident, June 23rd.
Police Officer Jair Cabrera, Salt River, Arizona. Shot and killed during traffic stop, May 24th
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Obvious solution: Reduce the criteria for which the police can perform a traffic stop. Of course, the government and police are too stupid and greedy in this country so that will probably the last thing they will think about.
 
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