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In reply to the discussion: Why are Cuomo and De Blasio fighting? [View all]jmg257
(11,996 posts)29. You are talking 2 separate issues. Cop on black violence, and rioting and looting.
Last edited Tue Jun 2, 2020, 04:18 PM - Edit history (1)
1) Some, yes.
2) I don't
3) Throwing molotov cocktails into cop cars, throwing bricks and wine bottles, driving SUVs through cops, shooting cops is safe?
What the local sheriff says were two protest-related shootings in Las Vegas Monday night left a Las Vegas police officer on life support and resulted in the death of a suspect at another scene...
"Our officers were taking rocks and bottles from the crowd ... when a shot rang out and the officer went down," said Lombardo, who called the wounded officer's condition Tuesday morning "grave."
"Our officers were taking rocks and bottles from the crowd ... when a shot rang out and the officer went down," said Lombardo, who called the wounded officer's condition Tuesday morning "grave."
Three officers hit by SUV as Buffalo protest turns violent outside police E-District
Woman identified by sources as Brooklyn lawyer accused of tossing Molotov cocktail at NYPD cruiser used Bud Light bottle for incendiary device:
Four officers shot in St Loius during riots.
Civilian shot protecting his property. Civilians have also sustained serious injuries and even been killed in the protests that have seen thousands arrested.
In Louisville, Kentucky, local business owner David McAtee was shot dead during an exchange of gunfire between police, the National Guard and protesters on Monday.
In Louisville, Kentucky, local business owner David McAtee was shot dead during an exchange of gunfire between police, the National Guard and protesters on Monday.
INDIANAPOLIS - Authorities are investigating multiple shootings, including one that left a person dead, in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday amid protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Two officers were shot, with one succumbing to his injuries and dying. The second officer was injured and his condition was not released by the FBI. On Saturday, officials from the Department of Homeland Security called the killing an act of Domestic Terrorism and said further attacks on law enforcement will not be tolerated.
"My brother, Dave Patrick Underwood, a federal officer, was murdered 5/29/20 in Oakland California, while on duty during the riots...
An upstate New York woman who appeared to confront a mob of looters outside a store was beaten in a disturbing moment caught on video, according to a report, as the city of Rochester descended into violent looting and riots Saturday night following the killing of
They attacked several police officers. They vandalized several police cars, attempting to light them on fire, breaking windows, Williams said. We have one officer who was stabbed -- was slashed in the neck and is currently at the hospital.
Illinois man accused of passing out explosives at Minneapolis George Floyd protest
Wake the fuck up...people are getting killed.
And you are cheering it on.
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Because NYC has been a disaster the last few nights, and nothing is getting better?
jmg257
Jun 2020
#2
Why are all these politicians so concerned about keeping the city safe from looting...
PTWB
Jun 2020
#3
Because they have to answer to 100s of business owners who are totally screwed now, and they need
jmg257
Jun 2020
#5
probably better if they chose both - they chose...poorly. so they're royally screwed.
jmg257
Jun 2020
#7
Excellent points added. And people do not like seeing their shit get destroyed, not their stores
jmg257
Jun 2020
#11
You're kind of proving my point. People rioted after the Rodney King killing and, as you say:
NYC Liberal
Jun 2020
#26
Why do you think so many corporations are starting to acknowledge BLM/police brutality?
PTWB
Jun 2020
#35
Sure seems that those who are looting could really not give a shit about George Floyd.
jmg257
Jun 2020
#38
👆👆👆 Voting locally is absolutely as important as voting in a presidential election year.
crickets
Jun 2020
#33
I understand, but there are other ways to do it without destroying a small store
Polybius
Jun 2020
#16
I don't have the answer. They want to get violent, they should prepare for the consequences.
jmg257
Jun 2020
#25
You are talking 2 separate issues. Cop on black violence, and rioting and looting.
jmg257
Jun 2020
#29
I suppose you could ask the many minority business owners who lost everything ...
11 Bravo
Jun 2020
#36
Lol - there it is! Because Cuomo is "disappointed and outraged about what happened last night".
jmg257
Jun 2020
#20