Dallas Protest and Police Shootings. 10 Police officers shot, 3 Killed

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The news involving police was bad enough over the last 24 hours but now non violent protests in Dallas were halted when apparently 2 shooters, snipers shot 10 police officers killing 3 of them. At least one of two or more shooters still on lose.

http://www.abc2news.com/news/world/shots-fired-at-dallas-protest-over-fatal-polioce-shootings

RIP those killed, condolences to family and speedy recovery to injured.

PEACE
 

That's too bad, but it's not going to get better until they stop killing African American men for no valid reason, almost 140 just in this year of 2016. Two new murders by trigger-happy cops in the last two days. More here.

With the video coverage they have now, those cops aren't allowed to get away with the killings like they have in years past. Then there's cases where the cop 'forgot' to turn on their body camera, or claim it fell on the ground and didn't record. Luckily witnesses are filming these murders.

People are angry and rightfully so. It was heartbreaking to watch the news of the families who were weeping for the senseless murders of their loved ones by those in uniform who are supposed to "Protect and Serve".

My heart goes out to all the victims shot dead by police and their families. May those victims rest in peace.

Yes, I and others have emphasized many times that the majority of cops are good ones, but the bad/racist ones need to be cracked down on and stopped. This isn't a joke, and has been going on far too long. The killer cops are making it unsafe for the rest of the police force by casting a shadow on all police. Officers themselves have said this and want it to stop.

Warning: video of shooting graphic


 
Now the news is saying 4 killed and 11 wounded. I think the perpetrators who did this were planning and/or looking for an excuse for a while. Also several police shot in the back.

The stupid pos's ruined the progress and message of the protest. The marches and protests were peaceful. Survivors/family in Minnesota even asked for peaceful protests. And they made progress in that released the names of the officers involved in both Louisiana and Minnesota. The DOJ is also involved.

Although there is a racial component to many police shootings I see too many paranoid, resentful, bitter and attitude filled cops. Their job is to serve the public, to protect the public but instead they worry more about protecting their own butts. If they are that scared to do a job they get for they get paid for they should quit and find another job. Being a cop isn't for clock punchers. There's something in the training. As soon as it becomes known there is a gun or weapon it becomes open season on a civilian, not even a suspect per say. The Louisiana incident started out as a call for a man brandishing a gun so right off the bat those cops were hyper vigilante, doesn't justify shooting a guy on the ground-A teen shot in ground in Fresno recently as well. But incidents like this(killing police) will not help already poor attitudes.

One of the things not being emphasized in this mass shooting of police in Dallas is that it is supposedly near a federal building. Again I think the perps/murderers were planning something like this for a while.

Sad irony is that Charles Whitman, mass murderer had his own sniper attack in Texas about 50 years ago.

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SeaBreeze said:
That's too bad, but it's not going to get better until they stop killing African American men for no valid reason, almost 140 just in this year of 2016. Two new murders by trigger-happy cops in the last two days. More here.

With the video coverage they have now, those cops aren't allowed to get away with the killings like they have in years past. Then there's cases where the cop 'forgot' to turn on their body camera, or claim it fell on the ground and didn't record. Luckily witnesses are filming these murders.

People are angry and rightfully so. It was heartbreaking to watch the news of the families who were weeping for the senseless murders of their loved ones by those in uniform who are supposed to "Protect and Serve".

My heart goes out to all the victims shot dead by police and their families. May those victims rest in peace.

Yes, I and others have emphasized many times that the majority of cops are good ones, but the bad/racist ones need to be cracked down on and stopped. This isn't a joke, and has been going on far too long. The killer cops are making it unsafe for the rest of the police force by casting a shadow on all police. Officers themselves have said this and want it to stop.

Warning: video of shooting graphic


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I gather that you are saying that the murder of these 4 Dallas LEOs is justified because of the events elsewhere.
 
A recent update included 2 suspects picked up in a Mercedes, a woman and at least one remaining suspect in a garage. Police Chief press conference said the suspects weren't talking or too cooperative. The commentating experts also feel the degree of planning says it was not necessarily about the incidents/protests but used as a tool.
 
I just saw the police shooting that man for the first time. I couldn't believe my eyes. Did the cop actually have the man pinned down and shoot him? The camera went off right after the cop had his gun drawn.
 
Ruthanne said:
I just saw the police shooting that man for the first time. I couldn't believe my eyes. Did the cop actually have the man pinned down and shoot him? The camera went off right after the cop had his gun drawn.
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Sadly, I'm not surprised to see videos like that any more. It seems to be a common thing. 136? this year so far. :mad:
 
I just looked on Facebook for the video and saw the original unedited version with the blood and the gore and the guy laying there dying. OMG I feel sick.
 
Ruthanne said:
I just looked on Facebook for the video and saw the original unedited version with the blood and the gore and the guy laying there dying. OMG I feel sick.
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I live close to Memphis TN and I try to avoid it now. Little Rock isn't much better . As for Dallas I used to go there often in my work. Its a zoo just like almost every other big city is these days.
 
Southern Gentleman said:
I live close to Memphis TN and I try to avoid it now. Little Rock isn't much better . As for Dallas I used to go there often in my work. Its a zoo just like almost every other big city is these days.
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I lived in Knoxville during the 90's. My nephew works in Dallas and I just heard there was advice for those who work there not to go in today. Fear of rioting?
 
Ameriscot said:
I lived in Knoxville during the 90's. My nephew works in Dallas and I just heard there was advice for those who work there not to go in today. Fear of rioting?
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Its possible. I wouldn't go in if I lived there. As for the hangings there were two. One in Missisippi and the other in Atlanta . both were alleged to be suicides. But who knows. By the time the source spins it , the media spins it etc you really never know. Two suicides sound better than Atlanta going up in flames , again.
 
Southern Gentleman said:
Its possible. I wouldn't go in if I lived there. As for the hangings there were two. One in Missisippi and the other in Atlanta . both were alleged to be suicides. But who knows. By the time the source spins it , the media spins it etc you really never know. Two suicides sound better than Atlanta going up in flames , again.
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You never know what to believe. The chances of two hangings at the same time being suicide? Doubt it.

My nephew's family just moved to the outskirts of Dallas early this year. Hope he stays home.

Black men are 21 times more likely to get shot by police than white men. As long as white cops don't get prosecuted for wrongfully killing black men, I'm afraid what happened in Dallas will escalate.
 
Shalimar said:
Has the violence against black men by police always been prevalent, or is it escalating as it seems to be?
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It seems to be escalating, as is racism in general. I think Trump is partially to blame for giving people permission to voice their hate and racism and to no longer be 'politically correct'. The racism and bigotry which was simmering below the surface in many people is now being acted on, not just verbally expressed.
 
Ameriscot said:
It seems to be escalating, as is racism in general. I think Trump is partially to blame for giving people permission to voice their hate and racism and to no longer be 'politically correct'. The racism and bigotry which was simmering below the surface in many people is now being acted on, not just verbally expressed.
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I think it depends on a lot of factors. Where I live we all get along. There are people of all nationalities of the human race. There have always been racists and will probably always be some. There has been progress made between races, too, let's not forget that. I think a lot of people are too smart to act like Trump. Yes, some will undoubtedly.
 
Ruthanne said:
I think it depends on a lot of factors. Where I live we all get along. There are people of all nationalities of the human race. There have always been racists and will probably always be some. There has been progress made between races, too, let's not forget that. I think a lot of people are too smart to act like Trump. Yes, some will undoubtedly.
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In general things seem to be going backwards. It seems to me that it's a fear by whites that they will become the minority. And it seems that Trump's motto is actually 'Make America White Again'.

I heard a comment while on my recent visit to Michigan that someone preferred to be among people just like them - white. I'll never understand how people don't find it boring to have everyone around them 'just like them'.

Due to Brexit we in the UK are seeing a problem with verbal and physical abuse against immigrants, whether legal or not.
 
Ameriscot said:
In general things seem to be going backwards. It seems to me that it's a fear by whites that they will become the minority. And it seems that Trump's motto is actually 'Make America White Again'.

I heard a comment while on my recent visit to Michigan that someone preferred to be among people just like them - white. I'll never understand how people don't find it boring to have everyone around them 'just like them'.

Due to Brexit we in the UK are seeing a problem with verbal and physical abuse against immigrants, whether legal or not.
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I guess I see things differently than you. There are many who prefer to be with their own race not just white people. I always see Chinese people in groups with other Chinese people for example. There are tons of interracial couples now. I was was married to a black man many years ago. I see a lot of mingling between races, too.
 
Hoot N Annie said:
I gather that you are saying that the murder of these 4 Dallas LEOs is justified because of the events elsewhere.
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I don't think that is what SeaBreeze was saying at all. I think she meant there is a small element within the police force (throughout the country) that are paranoid and violent and the black community is paying the price and it's unlikely to end if those policemen aren't outed and removed from the forces. Maybe 'to be expected' that someone will snap and go 'vigilantey' and seek retribution. No one is saying it is right or just.
 
Debby said:
I don't think that is what SeaBreeze was saying at all. I think she meant there is a small element within the police force (throughout the country) that are paranoid and violent and the black community is paying the price and it's unlikely to end if those policemen aren't outed and removed from the forces. Maybe 'to be expected' that someone will snap and go 'vigilantey' and seek retribution. No one is saying it is right or just.
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It was a planned sniper attack by several people who knew what they were doing or were trained. They haven't told us yet who the people are just that it was a sophisticated attack.
 

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