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MSNBC just aired a more complete video of the mother who was pulled over in New Mexico [View all] politicaljunkie41910 Nov 2013 OP

k & r Orrex Nov 2013 #1

I've been seeing the whole video for days. bravenak Nov 2013 #2

What does "race" have to do with this!? So that means shoot at a car speeding away full of kids?! uponit7771 Nov 2013 #3

That's what I was wondering reading the previous comments!! no1uno Nov 2013 #5

My point was that video shows a longer version in which the cop who originally pulled her politicaljunkie41910 Nov 2013 #7

Bottom line is the unconstitutional use of deadly force. DURHAM D Nov 2013 #8

+1,000 n/t malaise Nov 2013 #33

that's not the point here.. the point is shooting at something when the cop wasn't in danger uponit7771 Nov 2013 #29

The mother was the one who appears to have put her family in jeopardy initially. politicaljunkie41910 Nov 2013 #37

The shooting at the car is when things get out of hand and the cop diverges from what he supposed to uponit7771 Nov 2013 #38

Well, the woman clearly, even in the short video and explanation, was a jerk...HOWEVER... joeybee12 Nov 2013 #4

Also, don't smash the glass with a nightstick... KansDem Nov 2013 #6

Yeah, there is no excuse for what that cop did... joeybee12 Nov 2013 #10

There was no cause to shoot at the vehicle and such actions are against Kahuna Nov 2013 #9

Oh! So it's Sharpton's fault. Gormy Cuss Nov 2013 #11

Did not see the edited version tiredtoo Nov 2013 #12

SMH Mr Dixon Nov 2013 #13

So the cop bashing the window with kids in the car, didn't endanger the kids more??? Kahuna Nov 2013 #14

The point is Mr Dixon Nov 2013 #16

My point is . . . brush Nov 2013 #20

IMO Mr Dixon Nov 2013 #23

Cops worlds seem to be less and less perfect even when they're NOT in danger uponit7771 Nov 2013 #30

You're right about that � cops in America v African Americans brush Nov 2013 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Politicalboi Nov 2013 #32

And your point is ridiculous kcr Nov 2013 #28

Really? SMH Mr Dixon Nov 2013 #48

So do you now think the actions of the police were justified? Incitatus Nov 2013 #15

The woman should not have pulled off . . . brush Nov 2013 #17

"the son who tried to help his mother is now charge with aggravated assault." Orrex Nov 2013 #19

The son did what most sons would do . . . brush Nov 2013 #22

You are speculating Orrex Nov 2013 #25

What yes/no equation I imagine? brush Nov 2013 #34

Once the driver fled the scene, it was no longer a traffic stop. Orrex Nov 2013 #36

link lame54 Nov 2013 #18

link? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2013 #21

Link n/t warrprayer Nov 2013 #24

vid Go Vols Nov 2013 #26

Does it still show a cop shooting at a car full of kids? Iggo Nov 2013 #27

Three paragraphs in the op.... NCTraveler Nov 2013 #40

Yeah, I caught the dog whistle. Iggo Nov 2013 #43

Thanks for mentioning it so I don't have to... Blue_Tires Nov 2013 #45

This reminds me of the woman who panicked in front of the White House. nolabear Nov 2013 #35

Al Sharpton has a fully body of work for you to look at. NCTraveler Nov 2013 #39

You are allowed to leave a traffic stop if you feel you are in danger. MindPilot Nov 2013 #41

Even then, I think you need to wait for the cop's permission Orrex Nov 2013 #42

May only be California. MindPilot Nov 2013 #44

Why would you attempt to hijack the discussion of a hideous act Judi Lynn Nov 2013 #46

You apparently missed the whole point...... Logical Nov 2013 #47

The solution to most situations faced by a police officer isn't to start shooting. DefenseLawyer Nov 2013 #49