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In reply to the discussion: Was it legal for Darren Wilson to shoot Michael Brown? [View all]pintobean
(18,101 posts)34. Bullshit
It was mentioned to local media shortly after the shooting. Several local outlets filed FOI requests right away. KTVI said Friday that they, and others had filed specific requests for the robbery surveillance video. I can't help it if the national media doesn't have their shit together, but if you're going to call me a liar, you'd better have yours together.
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That could be. Although, I want to know more about the first few seconds before saying for sure
Hoyt
Aug 2014
#32
I get that people accept the use of force to catch fleeing felons, but not deadly force
Hippo_Tron
Aug 2014
#44
Well...the Ferguson PD and all of it's good old boys are doing their damdest to make it fit.
FarPoint
Aug 2014
#7
I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming you felt the sarcasm tag wasn't necessary
Hippo_Tron
Aug 2014
#24
Historically, racists have compared African American men to apes, like King Kong...
NYC_SKP
Aug 2014
#41
If the autopsy supported the officer's version of events, I believe we would have seen it by now.
wildeyed
Aug 2014
#14