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In reply to the discussion: If Darren Wilson is innocent, why are so many white people preparing for war? [View all]bravenak
(34,648 posts)I am not comfortable around police. I have been called names by police, I have watched friend b assaulted by police, and I know a woman who was raped by an officer in our town. He was convicted.
I live through the LA riots, i have had a cop point his weapon at my head after being pulled over for my brake light being 'intermittent'. I had my hood on. When I rolled down my window I had a gun pointed at my left eye. I will never forget the fear of knowing he could take my life right then and make up a lie. I have no criminal record. I was not believed. And there were two other officers there and they said nothing when I complained. Rolled their eyes at me an pulled off.
The police just killed a man in his apartment building in New York for no reason. He was innocent. They call it an accidental discharge. Another dead man.
Repeating that people have nothing to fear from cops is a cop out. Cops need to be in control of tgeir fear. Otherwise find new jobs.
And yes. Black people have much to fear from cops. Remember that guy shot for getting his wallet out? That is what there is to fear. We fear fearful cops.