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"I told him not to reach for it."
Jul 8^th, 2016 at 12:05am

"I told him not to reach for it."

he reaches for it

Aftermath of deadly police shooting streamed live on Facebook

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A police officer shot and killed a black man in St. Paul, Minnesota on Wednesday night during a routine traffic stop, the aftermath of which was captured on video and streamed on Facebook by his girlfriend sitting in the front seat.

https://news.vice.com/article/aftermath-of-fatal-police-shooting-in-minnesota-ca...

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Lisa Jones Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 39047 Sydney Gender:	Re: "I told him not to reach for it." Reply #1 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:29am The more I hear about the USA, the more concerned I am about its future/fate.
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AiA Gold Member Offline Posts: 18405 Gender:	Re: "I told him not to reach for it." Reply #2 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:32am Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:29am: The more I hear about the USA, the more concerned I am about its future/fate. thing is, violent crime in large American cities has been on the decline for quite a while now. these sort of images makes it seem like they are more dangerous than ever ...
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Reply #3 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:50am

AiA wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:32am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:29am:

The more I hear about the USA, the more concerned I am about its future/fate.

thing is, violent crime in large American cities has been on the decline for quite a while now. these sort of images makes it seem like they are more dangerous than ever ...

Yeah?

Hey, while I've got you here....please tell me you don't think Trump is going to win the election there.

I shudder to think what might happen if he was elected.

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Reply #4 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 2:11am

Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:50am:

AiA wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:32am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:29am:

The more I hear about the USA, the more concerned I am about its future/fate.

thing is, violent crime in large American cities has been on the decline for quite a while now. these sort of images makes it seem like they are more dangerous than ever ...

Yeah?

Hey, while I've got you here....please tell me you don't think Trump is going to win the election there.

I shudder to think what might happen if he was elected.

What do you "shudder" about happening in particular? Enquiring minds...

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Reply #5 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 2:28am

Mistress Nicole wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 2:11am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:50am:

AiA wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:32am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:29am:

The more I hear about the USA, the more concerned I am about its future/fate.

thing is, violent crime in large American cities has been on the decline for quite a while now. these sort of images makes it seem like they are more dangerous than ever ...

Yeah?

Hey, while I've got you here....please tell me you don't think Trump is going to win the election there.

I shudder to think what might happen if he was elected.

What do you "shudder" about happening in particular? Enquiring minds...

I'd much prefer to wait for AiA to answer my question which was directed at him if you don't mind.

After that...you can enquire all you like lol.

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Fuzzball Gold Member Offline Posts: 6381 Australia Gender:	Re: "I told him not to reach for it." Reply #6 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:09am Donald Trump is America's only salvation.
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Reply #7 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:12am

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/alton-sterling-second-video-shows-bl...AiA wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 1:32am:

thing is, violent crime in large American cities has been on the decline for quite a while now. these sort of images makes it seem like they are more dangerous than ever

strange comment......Orlando anyone??>..

and this btw AiA is about white cops shooting black men...

even your President has something to say about the latest...

these appear to be legal murderers...

.hes black he is definitely guilty shoot first talk later if they can.. Angry

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cods Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 88048	Re: "I told him not to reach for it." Reply #8 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:12am Fuzzball wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:09am: Donald Trump is America's only salvation. he thinks everyone should be armed to the teeth..
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Reply #9 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:15am

Regarding the black with a gun. He was stopped for a traffic matter, and became agitated, after telling the officers he had a weapon and had a CCL; whilst attempting to make the man comply he reached for the gun he carried and had concealed carry license for, one of the officers shot him.

He shouldn't have reached for his gun.

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Reply #10 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:25am

Fuzzball wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:15am:

Regarding the black with a gun. He was stopped for a traffic matter, and became agitated, after telling the officers he had a weapon and had a CCL; whilst attempting to make the man comply he reached for the gun he carried and had concealed carry license for, one of the officers shot him.

He shouldn't have reached for his gun.

he was reaching for his licence as per instructions from the officer..

why would he tell the cop he had a gun.. if he planned to use it>

doesnt everyone have a GUN in America... its sort of compulsory isnt it?????????? Angry

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Reply #11 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:30am

They knew he had a CCL, he told them, but he became agitated when they were questioning him so they took him to the ground because they were aware he had a weapon, when he started to reach for the gun (on the ground with officers struggling to hold him down), they shot him.

What would you have done, waited for him to get his bloody gun out?

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Reply #12 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:35am

Fuzzball wrote on Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:30am:

They knew he had a CCL, he told them, but he became agitated when they were questioning him so they took him to the ground because they were aware he had a weapon, when he started to reach for the gun (on the ground with officers struggling to hold him down), they shot him.

What would you have done, waited for him to get his bloody gun out?

how was he meant to show them his licence...

why did they ask him for it if it meant him using his hands..

I dunno about you.. but thats the only way I would ever be able to show my licence.....

by moving my hands to get it.. Roll Eyes

maybe black men should have it tattoo to their foreheads so they have no need to move when challenged...

you seem to find this acceptable for a cop... Angry

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AiA Gold Member Offline Posts: 18405 Gender:	Re: "I told him not to reach for it." Reply #13 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:46am Too early to know the facts of the incident. Everything is in the fog of hysteria. I am living in the States. If I were to be pulled over I would keep my hands on the wheel, visible to the officer. When he asks for ID I would tell him I am going to pull it out of my pocket or wherever it is before I make a move.
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Baronvonrort Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 18529 Gender:	Re: "I told him not to reach for it." Reply #14 - Jul 8^th, 2016 at 8:48am You should listen to the police and comply with what they ask. Do people care about the Police killed on duty or do they only whinge about those who the police shoot? odmp.org/search/year
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