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originally posted by: Witness2008
a reply to: ChesterJohn
Ferguson has a population of 21,000 people. It was a few. Not one person in this thread as made note of the fact that is was Ferguson residents that stood against the looters.
originally posted by: darkwarrior
a reply to: pennydrops
He clearly said "black community" and therefore is stating that only black people are responsible for the crime and looting.
Tieing skin color to a situation that doesnt need it implies the OP has a raceist perspective. Its not bad to see the world that way...its just irresponsible to others as thoughtless and factless generalizations tend to offend and also serve as a sign of ignorance.
I agree with the OP point that there is a criminal trend growing in the community of ferguson. But in the context of "the black community does this" and will "have a hard time gaining support from the white community" references the national level as no declaration of "within ferguson" was made. Symantics i know...im mainly pointing out the word choice as something that he could have been more careful with because it doesnt really send the message as intended.
"They were in the drivers seat" lol that was the best part. Op is stating that black people keep looting and therefore white people wont support them...this also implies that the support of white people is necessary for getting justice.
The use of force dispute has nothing to do with the looting. They arent going to throw out the officers conduct because the "black community" wont behave.
originally posted by: Battleline
Its purity sad when the people of Furgeson have to stop the looter's and the PD just moves back as if to say "have at it", not even a cop standing with them in support.
Arenas began by paying respect to the decedent and then castigating the black community:
I would like to start off by saying too the family of the victim GOD BLESS#RIPmichealbrown you will be missed: too EVERY African American out there..how dumb are we really???every time we hear some bad news, the first thing we do is #RIOT #ROB #STEAL #BURN sh-t in our OWN neighborhoods..this racism fight has never been #blackvswhite, it’s ALWAYS been #blackvsblack from what the stats.. About 10 riots from the black community over the years and the only thing damaged ,was the BLACK COMMUNITY by The BLACK COMMUNITY..only reason they issue riot police isssss just in case you actually got smart enough to walk 6 blocks ,YALL ain’t f---ing up white rich s--- smdh
But then he segued into an attack on Sharpton:
FAMILiES of the victims pleaseeeeee stop asking #alsharpton to speak or ur behalf,you have a better chance having #caesar the monkey from #planetoftheapes to get justice for you..the stats also show AL coon sharpton has not helped one situation he has protested at,he actually made it worst and because of him the jury goes the other way..(think about it) Jena six,trayvon and the list goes back way back..#AL ur like a #THOT in the club,lookn for attention what u said at trayvons rally #enoughisenough ur right were tired of u PRETENDING.
“Thot” is a substitute for “ho.”
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originally posted by: OpinionatedB
So the criminals got their way... theft and vandalism is now perfectly legal there... cops wont do anything.
If I was a business owner I would leave. Point blank... go somewhere where my tax dollars support me and not thieves and vandals.
originally posted by: darkwarrior
a reply to: GreenMtnBoys
Okay...if i live in a town largely populated by black people then its not a "black town" or an area i should use to make generalizations on the future of "the black race".
I dont care where youre from. You have a racist perspective. You actually interviewed the MAJORITY of black people in st louis and asked what they think of Bill Cosby? Or was that another thoughtless generalization?
You played streetball and beat up black people as a youngin? And your saying that all those blacks screwed up beautiful st louis and caused people to move out.
Thank you for pointing out how completely naive i am.
originally posted by: pavil
originally posted by: OpinionatedB
So the criminals got their way... theft and vandalism is now perfectly legal there... cops wont do anything.
If I was a business owner I would leave. Point blank... go somewhere where my tax dollars support me and not thieves and vandals.
That's how cities die...... I saw it happen here in Detroit Growing up and continue to see it in the Border Suburbs of Detroit NOW. Businesses for the most part, won't put up with such BS for long before they decide to pack up and move to safer, greener pastures. No one wants to replant after a forest fire destroys everything. It's easier to just move on to better places.