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loyalsister

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5. If they haven't killed themselves

Reply to JJChambers (Original post)

Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:45 PM

Aug 2014

the mass killers (mostly white) of late have been arrested alive. After they have killed people in front of others, police have made the effort to keep them safe. I would rather all be treated with some sense of respect for their lives. It's a double standard that reflects a society that devalues people of color. It should bother us all.

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It wouldn't have mattered if Michael Brown was a MURDERER. [View all] JJChambers Aug 2014 OP

what the hell is wrong with people..... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #1

There are many who would love that. JJChambers Aug 2014 #4

and most would call themselves "Christians" too... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2014 #6

No, I don't think anyone feels that way. cwydro Aug 2014 #2

I think if he went for a gun it would hav been pretty obvious. Sounds like you think he went for it? riseabove Aug 2014 #11

That sums it up to me. I think the video might explain initial encounter with policema, but nothing Hoyt Aug 2014 #3

If they haven't killed themselves loyalsister Aug 2014 #5

What matters is what Michael Brown did mythology Aug 2014 #7

tell that to Dorner. AngryAmish Aug 2014 #8

Different cases completely. JJChambers Aug 2014 #9

I have not seen anyone suggesting that on DU. Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #10