Reread a posting above this.
It was a rather general comment.

I read...it was a rather general comment not in line with a very specific city.

If you know about "dirty cops" this isn't surprising....
 

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04272008...nts_108298.htm

April 27, 2008 -- The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau is investigating a cruel prank call to the family of Sean Bell's fiancée that originated from the Manhattan offices of a prominent police union, The Post has learned.

"Ha, ha, ha," someone said in a 1:15 p.m. Friday phone call to the home of Nicole Bell's father Les Paultre, according to a police source.

The number for the Sergeants Benevolent Association came up on the caller ID.

"It was just horrible to get that phone call after coming back from the cemetery," said Nicole Bell.

:eek:

Stupid. Beyond arrogant. Cruel and vicious.

Great article....
 

*As Lauper's "Time After Time" plays in the background*

http://www.theroot.com/id/46086

If They Are So Scared, How Come We're The Dead Ones?

By Kai Wright | TheRoot.com

The cops in the Sean Bell case walked because the judge said it was reasonable for them to be scared of three black men in a car. This paranoia defense has been used to forgive the murders of black people for a long time.

Ida B. Wells, at the turn of the 20th century, called it a "threadbare lie." She was talking about how lynch mobs masquerading as law enforcement justified their actions by claiming black men were raping white women. But Wells was on to a larger delusion, one that not only inspired sexual hysteria 100 years ago, but that continues to legitimize all manner of brutality against black men today. The simple and sadly lasting truth is this: We scare the shit out of America. And that fear excuses just about any reaction it spawns.

dasokay...they can add fuel to the flames if they want to...they better pray that the silent outrage and protest doesn't turn into violence aimed at the police and the city....

SHUT 'EM DOWN!

*completely offtrack hijack*
Chaos, Amy Grant's first Christmas album was the only one in my car CD player for years, I listened to it all the time at the holidays and I still put it in rotation. When I clicked on your 3rd link and heard the familiar beginning of the song (which starts the album), it got me so happy, but then I got SO DISTRACTED by what she's wearing. LOLOLOLOLOLOL. Oh, the 80s.

/totally random hijack and I hope I didn't disrespect the thread*

And it's crap like this that could very well incite a not-so-peaceful response. Justified, if you ask me.

An Amy Grant hijack is worth it. :D

Her music has always made me smile. And sometimes cry. I love music. :p

Well, I won't say it's justified. But you're right in that it is a result of people feeling that the establishment is unresponsive and taking advantage of the citizens.

That's how injustice riots erupt, in general, but of course this country will find a way to put an EXTRA violent spin on stuff that is generated by race.

any riot at all for any reason is justified

Sharpton Outlines Day Of Disobedience
 

Sharpton Outlines Day Of Disobedience
NEW YORK - The Rev. Al Sharpton has announced a day of civil disobedience against the Sean Bell verdict. Sharpton spoke Saturday at his Harlem headquarters, before a solidarity march.
He has promised to "close this city down" to protest the April 25 acquittals of three police detectives in the 50-shot barrage that killed the unarmed Bell on his wedding day in 2006. Two friends were wounded.
For the massive pray-in, Sharpton is asking protesters to gather Wednesday at 3 p.m. in six places around the city. The protesters will fan out to locations Sharpton would not disclose.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24443126/

Sounds very terrorist. I'm terrified.

"He said that the planned pray-in is only the start of whatever actions are necessary to oppose the verdict. "
"He said he hopes protesters get arrested while on their knees praying."

I guess we all will see just what develops over the next few days.
DSTCHAOS-for so many reasons, I do hope that your thoughts/beliefs are correct.

why would you hope for a terrorist act....?