“No good ever came of mass emotion. The audience that’s easily moved to tears is as easily moved to sadistic dementia.” — P.J. O’Rourke
We’d have to be hermits not to know what happened in Ferguson, Missouri when the no-bill from the grand jury came in on Officer Darren Wilson on the 24th. It was what many had predicted. And, as also predicted, the embers from that conflagration flew a good distance, and sparked protests elsewhere, though none yet so violent as at Ground Zero.
This week I attended a large law enforcement training function where a police chief said, “It would be hard to imagine how this could have been handled worse in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.” What he was talking about was law enforcement’s failure to make certain things clear to the public about what the preliminary investigation was already revealing.
Back in 1972, when they first pinned a badge on me, I was told that we were the keepers of the secrets of the community. We owed the suspect/defendant and the victim alike their rights to privacy. We learned to say, “No comment” to reporters. “It will all come out in court.”
What I realized early on and have preached to brother and sister cops in the decades since is that this doesn’t work when the cops themselves become the accused. An accusation of wrongdoing that goes unanswered is seen as a silent plea of nolo contendere, which translates roughly from the Latin as “we do not contest the charge against us.” The general public doesn’t see much difference between that and a plea of Guilty…and “pleading nolo” generally results in a penalty remarkably similar to what would accompany an actual Guilty verdict.
On the evening of the 25th, on CNN, I watched Anderson Cooper speak as an impartial voice of reason alongside Mark O’Mara, who has performed much the same function for that network since he became a resident specialist there on legal issues. The clarity with which Missouri prosecutor Robert McCullogh explained the evidence the grand jury reviewed leading to their decision was ignored by those who came to Ferguson to act out – they started running toward their long-planned violent goal before they could have possibly heard it. Their minds were made up, and they didn’t want to be distracted by facts. But the reporters had to listen – cramming sleeplessly on the long transcript of what the grand jury had heard, or at least, what their research assistants gave them in digest form – and could no longer ignore the reality.
A four-way dialogue included O’Mara, Cooper, legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin, and Sunny Hostin. Toobin, apparently, had been convinced by the conjunction of the fact evidence and the eyewitness testimony of several African-American eyewitnesses with the account of the officer who pulled the trigger, and who spoke publicly last night for the first time on ABC. Only Sunny Hostin, who had been one of the leaders of the CNN “lynch the defendant” mob in both the Zimmerman trial last year and the Wilson hearing this year, disputed the facts that had come into evidence. The other three seemed incredulous, and she looked almost embarrassed to find herself still defending the now-discredited narrative of helpless child gunned down by racist cop. “He was unarmed,” she all but screamed, and seemed oblivious when O’Mara explained that when Brown was killed, he was lunging for the cop’s gun for the second time.
We humans are a very tribal species, and this matter is clearly a very tribal thing. But, since the wise release of the grand jury minutes, more people are trusting their brains. From African-American Wall Street Journal writer Jason Riley comes this cogent analysis: http://online.wsj.com/news/article_email/jason-riley-the-other-ferguson-tragedy-1416961287-lMyQjAxMTI0MjI0NTQyMDU1Wj. (link may be locked behind a pay wall)
The public is beginning to wake up to the fact that they’ve been bamboozled. Many were sickened and horrified that the body of Mike Brown, unquestionably and irretrievably killed by the last bullet that hit him, lay in the street for hours before being removed to a less-undignified setting. Answers are coming out, altogether later than they should have: http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2014/09/funeral_director_explains_why_michael_browns_body_stayed_in_the_street_for_hours.php
“The truth will out,” said Shakespeare. In this case, tragically, the truth should have come out far sooner.
For what its worth, here is a link to that same article that seems to open without requiring a WSJ account:
http://online.wsj.com/articles/jason-riley-the-other-ferguson-tragedy-1416961287
For what its worth, here is a link to that same article that seems to open without requiring a WSJ account:
http://online.wsj.com/articles/jason-riley-the-other-ferguson-tragedy-1416961287
For what its worth, here is a link to that same article that seems to open without requiring a WSJ account:
http://online.wsj.com/articles/jason-riley-the-other-ferguson-tragedy-1416961287
“‘No good ever came of mass emotion. The audience that’s easily moved to tears is as easily moved to sadistic dementia.’ — P.J. O’Rourke”
So true, sir, so true.
I have to say, sir, that after years and years of reading works by Jordan, Cooper, Ayoob, Skelton, and countless others… I’ve been feeling rather frustrated when “protestors,” “Brown”-biased politicans, and pundits don’t know what *I* know about shooting, gunfights, and all the related laws, physiology, and psychology, that come into play. I’m frustrated that I’m apparently on some “higher plateau of knowledge” and there is no way — no *realistic* way — to communicate what I know, what I’ve learned, to the masses who really need it. All I can do is watch raw emotion start fires and overturn cars, evidence be damned.
“‘No good ever came of mass emotion. The audience that’s easily moved to tears is as easily moved to sadistic dementia.’ — P.J. O’Rourke”
So true, sir, so true.
I have to say, sir, that after years and years of reading works by Jordan, Cooper, Ayoob, Skelton, and countless others… I’ve been feeling rather frustrated when “protestors,” “Brown”-biased politicans, and pundits don’t know what *I* know about shooting, gunfights, and all the related laws, physiology, and psychology, that come into play. I’m frustrated that I’m apparently on some “higher plateau of knowledge” and there is no way — no *realistic* way — to communicate what I know, what I’ve learned, to the masses who really need it. All I can do is watch raw emotion start fires and overturn cars, evidence be damned.
This incident highlights the need for PDs to invest in expert public relations consultation to mitigate the risk of horribly expensive but rare reactions like these.
This incident highlights the need for PDs to invest in expert public relations consultation to mitigate the risk of horribly expensive but rare reactions like these.
This incident highlights the need for PDs to invest in expert public relations consultation to mitigate the risk of horribly expensive but rare reactions like these.
Mas,
What’s your take on why the police/law enforcement chose not to protect local businesses from rioting, looting, and destruction after the grand jury’s decision?
Surely anyone with a brain knew what would happen. There was enough courage to conduct the hearing and explain the findings, why not protect innocent citizens’ businesses from clearly foreseeable criminal behavior?
Pure and simple lack of political courage?
Mas,
What’s your take on why the police/law enforcement chose not to protect local businesses from rioting, looting, and destruction after the grand jury’s decision?
Surely anyone with a brain knew what would happen. There was enough courage to conduct the hearing and explain the findings, why not protect innocent citizens’ businesses from clearly foreseeable criminal behavior?
Pure and simple lack of political courage?
Exellent analysis, Mr. Ayoob. I hope one day you are able to interview Ofc. Wilson from your point of view, with your expert knowledge of Police shootings. I hope to hear it, on your http://www.proarmspodcast.com website.
Exellent analysis, Mr. Ayoob. I hope one day you are able to interview Ofc. Wilson from your point of view, with your expert knowledge of Police shootings. I hope to hear it, on your http://www.proarmspodcast.com website.
Exellent analysis, Mr. Ayoob. I hope one day you are able to interview Ofc. Wilson from your point of view, with your expert knowledge of Police shootings. I hope to hear it, on your http://www.proarmspodcast.com website.
The proletariat is restless. 100 years ago it wasn’t problematic like it is today. Blacks and women didn’t have rights, so they would have never rose up and fought back, but today is a different story. I see this as another tragic result of the failed war on drugs. Black communities knowing nothing more than being thugs because that is what is glorified. The honor is in the dollar, kid. It’s why people sell drugs and steal cars, creating a ghetto that consumes its residents. This culture does not know how to be productive members of society, and we largely ignore them as they kill their own and loot their own town more than anything. We just call them animals and fail to see that they don’t have futures they may have had 40 years ago. Police shoot blacks more than whites for a reason, they’re just becoming unhappy about it.
The proletariat is restless. 100 years ago it wasn’t problematic like it is today. Blacks and women didn’t have rights, so they would have never rose up and fought back, but today is a different story. I see this as another tragic result of the failed war on drugs. Black communities knowing nothing more than being thugs because that is what is glorified. The honor is in the dollar, kid. It’s why people sell drugs and steal cars, creating a ghetto that consumes its residents. This culture does not know how to be productive members of society, and we largely ignore them as they kill their own and loot their own town more than anything. We just call them animals and fail to see that they don’t have futures they may have had 40 years ago. Police shoot blacks more than whites for a reason, they’re just becoming unhappy about it.
Sir,
Will we be seeing an analysis of the incident from you like you do in “The Ayoob Files?”
Sir,
Will we be seeing an analysis of the incident from you like you do in “The Ayoob Files?”
Sir,
Will we be seeing an analysis of the incident from you like you do in “The Ayoob Files?”
Their mantra has always been: “Facts? We don’t need no stinkin’ facts!”
They want what they want, and they won’t let any facts get in their way.
Their mantra has always been: “Facts? We don’t need no stinkin’ facts!”
They want what they want, and they won’t let any facts get in their way.
Amazing! I thought I had read every account of this part of the story reported by the media, both print and electronic. This is the first account that mentioned crowd interference/gunfire. One must assume that the press were aware of this fact, but chose to withhold it to allow anti-police sentiment to grow un-impeded by mitigating facts.
If police and prosecutors were to intentionally withhold facts that pointed to the innocence of a defendant, they would be excoriated by the press, unless of course the defendant is a white cop, then they would be accused of orchestrating a cover-up.. I guess they hold others to a higher moral standard than they hold themselves.
One would almost believe they were attempting to mold a false narrative to incite others to riot.
Nah. Not our unbiased American press.
Amazing! I thought I had read every account of this part of the story reported by the media, both print and electronic. This is the first account that mentioned crowd interference/gunfire. One must assume that the press were aware of this fact, but chose to withhold it to allow anti-police sentiment to grow un-impeded by mitigating facts.
If police and prosecutors were to intentionally withhold facts that pointed to the innocence of a defendant, they would be excoriated by the press, unless of course the defendant is a white cop, then they would be accused of orchestrating a cover-up.. I guess they hold others to a higher moral standard than they hold themselves.
One would almost believe they were attempting to mold a false narrative to incite others to riot.
Nah. Not our unbiased American press.
Amazing! I thought I had read every account of this part of the story reported by the media, both print and electronic. This is the first account that mentioned crowd interference/gunfire. One must assume that the press were aware of this fact, but chose to withhold it to allow anti-police sentiment to grow un-impeded by mitigating facts.
If police and prosecutors were to intentionally withhold facts that pointed to the innocence of a defendant, they would be excoriated by the press, unless of course the defendant is a white cop, then they would be accused of orchestrating a cover-up.. I guess they hold others to a higher moral standard than they hold themselves.
One would almost believe they were attempting to mold a false narrative to incite others to riot.
Nah. Not our unbiased American press.
Glad to hear that some law enforcement understand the importance of public relations when dealing with the public. Hopefully agencies can use this event as a lesson in what not to do in the future.
Sadly the behavior of the rioters muted those that were protesting use of excessive force by police. Interesting this case sparked turmoil while other incidents did not. Personally I am upset by the following cases: Christopher Roupe shooting in Euharlee, GA; Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland, OH; and John Crawford shooting in Beavercreek, OH. The John Crawford case should be of concern to all supporters of the 2nd amendment and I am glad that members of the Ohio Open Carry group protested.
There is a growing rift between the public and law enforcement agencies. This rift isn’t simply a race thing as shown by armed protesters supporting Bundy Ranch. We must come together and address citizens concerns or we will truly have a revolution on or hands.
Massad, what are your thoughts on the public pushing for more “shoot don’t shoot” training for law enforcement? Also do you believe the Wisconsin law requiring independent investigations of police-custody deaths will be helpful in the future to prevent another Ferguson?
Sorry for the long rant.
Glad to hear that some law enforcement understand the importance of public relations when dealing with the public. Hopefully agencies can use this event as a lesson in what not to do in the future.
Sadly the behavior of the rioters muted those that were protesting use of excessive force by police. Interesting this case sparked turmoil while other incidents did not. Personally I am upset by the following cases: Christopher Roupe shooting in Euharlee, GA; Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland, OH; and John Crawford shooting in Beavercreek, OH. The John Crawford case should be of concern to all supporters of the 2nd amendment and I am glad that members of the Ohio Open Carry group protested.
There is a growing rift between the public and law enforcement agencies. This rift isn’t simply a race thing as shown by armed protesters supporting Bundy Ranch. We must come together and address citizens concerns or we will truly have a revolution on or hands.
Massad, what are your thoughts on the public pushing for more “shoot don’t shoot” training for law enforcement? Also do you believe the Wisconsin law requiring independent investigations of police-custody deaths will be helpful in the future to prevent another Ferguson?
Sorry for the long rant.
I don’t understand how people think they can struggle with an armed police officer and have an outcome different than the one in Ferguson! It’s time to bring back some common sense!
I don’t understand how people think they can struggle with an armed police officer and have an outcome different than the one in Ferguson! It’s time to bring back some common sense!
I don’t understand how people think they can struggle with an armed police officer and have an outcome different than the one in Ferguson! It’s time to bring back some common sense!
Matt, thanks for the better link.
SteveG, can’t do a full analysis ’til it’s over, and it’s a long way from there.
RustyA, I don’t have the info to answer that…but folks in Missouri with a whole lot more horsepower are asking that question, and in a better position to get answers.
Matt, thanks for the better link.
SteveG, can’t do a full analysis ’til it’s over, and it’s a long way from there.
RustyA, I don’t have the info to answer that…but folks in Missouri with a whole lot more horsepower are asking that question, and in a better position to get answers.
Mas,
Excellent analysis as always. Regarding the 4.5 hours in the street canard: that gunshots were being fired at police trying to process the scene, rendering it unsafe for the livery driver to pick up the body, was known very early on. It was reported in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, no less. I will find the link for you (sorry for the mobile link):
http://m.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/why-was-michael-brown-s-body-left-there-for-hours/article_0b73ec58-c6a1-516e-882f-74d18a4246e0.html?mobile_touch=true
Note the date: 15 September. The petulant, rioting masses remain willfully ignorant, clinging bitterly to their Narrative, despite the facts.
Mas,
Excellent analysis as always. Regarding the 4.5 hours in the street canard: that gunshots were being fired at police trying to process the scene, rendering it unsafe for the livery driver to pick up the body, was known very early on. It was reported in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, no less. I will find the link for you (sorry for the mobile link):
http://m.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/why-was-michael-brown-s-body-left-there-for-hours/article_0b73ec58-c6a1-516e-882f-74d18a4246e0.html?mobile_touch=true
Note the date: 15 September. The petulant, rioting masses remain willfully ignorant, clinging bitterly to their Narrative, despite the facts.
Mas,
Excellent analysis as always. Regarding the 4.5 hours in the street canard: that gunshots were being fired at police trying to process the scene, rendering it unsafe for the livery driver to pick up the body, was known very early on. It was reported in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, no less. I will find the link for you (sorry for the mobile link):
http://m.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/why-was-michael-brown-s-body-left-there-for-hours/article_0b73ec58-c6a1-516e-882f-74d18a4246e0.html?mobile_touch=true
Note the date: 15 September. The petulant, rioting masses remain willfully ignorant, clinging bitterly to their Narrative, despite the facts.
Mas,
Excellent analysis as always. Regarding the 4.5 hours in the street canard: that gunshots were being fired at police trying to process the scene, rendering it unsafe for the livery driver to pick up the body, was known very early on. It was reported in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, no less. I will find the link for you (sorry for the mobile link):
http://m.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/why-was-michael-brown-s-body-left-there-for-hours/article_0b73ec58-c6a1-516e-882f-74d18a4246e0.html?mobile_touch=true
Note the date: 15 September. The petulant, rioting masses remain willfully ignorant, clinging bitterly to their Narrative, despite the facts.
I have yet to read every word of the Grand Jury minutes of this case (at 4799 pages this will take some time!) but for those of you on the other side of my pond, let me say that so far I’ve been deeply impressed by the thoroughness with which the prosecutors presented material to the GJ, and the disinterestedness (that means: impartiality, in my native Brit. Eng.) with which they did so. Manifestly, the interest was wholly in giving the GJ the facts on which to make a decision, and not to “make a case”. And they do (according to my reading so far) seem to have reached the only sensible conclusion. One has to salute, too, the throughness, dedication and impartiality of the investigating police officers in their efforts to determine facts, and only facts. No agenda was being followed, as far as I can tell.
Americans should take heart from this: that reasonable people can still reach sensible conclusions, based on evidence, and state them without fear. You may not feel so sanguine at the burning of Ferguson and the murky but large silhouette of the Rev Al Sharpton in the background. On the other hand from that—and the rabble-rousing Reverend is the price you pay—you do not live in a country whose government and establishment has all but legislated against Thought Crime and would now like to extend its reach to outlaw “extremism”, which is presented to mean encouragement to terrorism but naturally can, and will probably come to, mean anything government wants it to mean, such as Papist sentiments (we’ve been there before!), the wish to see government recognize our common-law right to arms for our defence or, dare I say it, the expression of any opinion not endorsed by any form of political correctness. I won’t even start on the shameful politicization of our police forces.
Truth will out, as the man done say. Propagandizing the truth (that is not a contradiction in terms) immediately was, as Mas says, a trick missed by the authorities in Missouri, but let’s hope they learn. That said, I do have to wonder what sort of training it was that Officer Wilson had, that he virtually emptied his gun at Michael Brown [not an LFI course one may surmise!], or if his temperament was not the best for his unenviable job and the even less enviable circumstance in which he found himself. The point here actually is not to cast aspersions on him, but to underline the critical importance of relentless and realistic training. I hope Darren Wilson survives his experience. I hope America survives Ferguson.
Yo from the UK
Peter B
I have yet to read every word of the Grand Jury minutes of this case (at 4799 pages this will take some time!) but for those of you on the other side of my pond, let me say that so far I’ve been deeply impressed by the thoroughness with which the prosecutors presented material to the GJ, and the disinterestedness (that means: impartiality, in my native Brit. Eng.) with which they did so. Manifestly, the interest was wholly in giving the GJ the facts on which to make a decision, and not to “make a case”. And they do (according to my reading so far) seem to have reached the only sensible conclusion. One has to salute, too, the throughness, dedication and impartiality of the investigating police officers in their efforts to determine facts, and only facts. No agenda was being followed, as far as I can tell.
Americans should take heart from this: that reasonable people can still reach sensible conclusions, based on evidence, and state them without fear. You may not feel so sanguine at the burning of Ferguson and the murky but large silhouette of the Rev Al Sharpton in the background. On the other hand from that—and the rabble-rousing Reverend is the price you pay—you do not live in a country whose government and establishment has all but legislated against Thought Crime and would now like to extend its reach to outlaw “extremism”, which is presented to mean encouragement to terrorism but naturally can, and will probably come to, mean anything government wants it to mean, such as Papist sentiments (we’ve been there before!), the wish to see government recognize our common-law right to arms for our defence or, dare I say it, the expression of any opinion not endorsed by any form of political correctness. I won’t even start on the shameful politicization of our police forces.
Truth will out, as the man done say. Propagandizing the truth (that is not a contradiction in terms) immediately was, as Mas says, a trick missed by the authorities in Missouri, but let’s hope they learn. That said, I do have to wonder what sort of training it was that Officer Wilson had, that he virtually emptied his gun at Michael Brown [not an LFI course one may surmise!], or if his temperament was not the best for his unenviable job and the even less enviable circumstance in which he found himself. The point here actually is not to cast aspersions on him, but to underline the critical importance of relentless and realistic training. I hope Darren Wilson survives his experience. I hope America survives Ferguson.
Yo from the UK
Peter B
I apologize for straying, but this is the most uplifting story I’ve read in a while.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/11/26/devastated-mother-watched-helplessly-as-dozens-of-terrorists-murdered-her-son-but-the-killers-were-gravely-unprepared-for-her-wrath/
I apologize for straying, but this is the most uplifting story I’ve read in a while.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/11/26/devastated-mother-watched-helplessly-as-dozens-of-terrorists-murdered-her-son-but-the-killers-were-gravely-unprepared-for-her-wrath/
Mr Ayoob. Thank you so much for what you do and stand for. Everyone has so many opinions, but if you would allow me to post my opinion I would like to address the real cause of so much turmoil. And that is the MEDIA is responsible for the corruption more than people will ever acknowledge. They blow everything out of proportion and then sit on the side line and reap the profit. When will the day come when they will be held accountable for their DIRTY LAUNDRY.
Mr Ayoob. Thank you so much for what you do and stand for. Everyone has so many opinions, but if you would allow me to post my opinion I would like to address the real cause of so much turmoil. And that is the MEDIA is responsible for the corruption more than people will ever acknowledge. They blow everything out of proportion and then sit on the side line and reap the profit. When will the day come when they will be held accountable for their DIRTY LAUNDRY.
The wonderful news is that violence outside of that area was minimal, and we avoided any serious implementation of a police state or martial law. Most cities were not plagued by any serious violence.
I for one am very thankful.
The wonderful news is that violence outside of that area was minimal, and we avoided any serious implementation of a police state or martial law. Most cities were not plagued by any serious violence.
I for one am very thankful.
Rusty A. asks why the police did not protect the property owners in the Ferguson riot. Gary North in this article addresses part of that question: http://teapartyeconomist.com/2014/11/25/looting-justice-old-story/
I believe the police’s main objective was to contain the riot rather than shut it down. Containment meant keeping the activity in Ferguson and not letting it out. If the police had tried to enact more negative sanctions against the rioters, they probably would have been pilloried in the main stream media. At least those media outlets that were clearly on the side of the protestors.
However, I believe you would have seen a drastic escalation of negative sanctions from the police if the rioters attempted to take the protest outside of Ferguson and into the nearby communities.
It appears that the message from the state is that you are on your own regarding your self protection and property protection. Of course many of those folks that are acquiring a CHL today are doing so because the belief that the police will/can protect you is fading from the middle class consciousness.
As an aside, Clayton, an upscale nearby community, was hiring a security firm with US spec-ops veterans to handle any spill over that threatened them.
As unrest continues to build in today’s environment more and more people will be turning to private solutions for their protection.
Rusty A. asks why the police did not protect the property owners in the Ferguson riot. Gary North in this article addresses part of that question: http://teapartyeconomist.com/2014/11/25/looting-justice-old-story/
I believe the police’s main objective was to contain the riot rather than shut it down. Containment meant keeping the activity in Ferguson and not letting it out. If the police had tried to enact more negative sanctions against the rioters, they probably would have been pilloried in the main stream media. At least those media outlets that were clearly on the side of the protestors.
However, I believe you would have seen a drastic escalation of negative sanctions from the police if the rioters attempted to take the protest outside of Ferguson and into the nearby communities.
It appears that the message from the state is that you are on your own regarding your self protection and property protection. Of course many of those folks that are acquiring a CHL today are doing so because the belief that the police will/can protect you is fading from the middle class consciousness.
As an aside, Clayton, an upscale nearby community, was hiring a security firm with US spec-ops veterans to handle any spill over that threatened them.
As unrest continues to build in today’s environment more and more people will be turning to private solutions for their protection.
I wish that it was over for Wilson, but we all know it is not.
I wish that it was over for Wilson, but we all know it is not.
AMEN! I didn’t follow this case very much, but I constantly listen to the news. All the information I heard for the first two months was lies, lies, lies. The silence of the cops was a bad idea. Surely there were people trying to make up their minds where to place the guilt. From one side they heard propaganda, and from the other side they heard silence, with some speculation thrown in by commentators.
Ronald Reagan bypassed the media and took his message straight to the people. It worked pretty well. A police chief making a carefully-worded statement would have helped a lot while the media were lying to us.
Remember the First Gulf War? Generals Powell and Schwarzkopf answered questions from the media. I liked that system. A co-worker told me the military was biased in their reporting, but I told her I preferred the military bias to the leftist media bias. The only way a person can be unbiased is by being ignorant. Once you know some facts, you begin to make up your mind. The Police definitely need to do a better job of communicating.
AMEN! I didn’t follow this case very much, but I constantly listen to the news. All the information I heard for the first two months was lies, lies, lies. The silence of the cops was a bad idea. Surely there were people trying to make up their minds where to place the guilt. From one side they heard propaganda, and from the other side they heard silence, with some speculation thrown in by commentators.
Ronald Reagan bypassed the media and took his message straight to the people. It worked pretty well. A police chief making a carefully-worded statement would have helped a lot while the media were lying to us.
Remember the First Gulf War? Generals Powell and Schwarzkopf answered questions from the media. I liked that system. A co-worker told me the military was biased in their reporting, but I told her I preferred the military bias to the leftist media bias. The only way a person can be unbiased is by being ignorant. Once you know some facts, you begin to make up your mind. The Police definitely need to do a better job of communicating.
The real question, who convinced this kid the best use of his life was to commit suicide by cop? I strongly suspect the Military and Political Wing of the Nation of Islam.
Geoff
Who fears this country is falling into the third, fourth or fifth world.
The real question, who convinced this kid the best use of his life was to commit suicide by cop? I strongly suspect the Military and Political Wing of the Nation of Islam.
Geoff
Who fears this country is falling into the third, fourth or fifth world.
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