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noiretextatique

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32. i see what you mean now

Tue Nov 25, 2014, 03:39 PM

Nov 2014

i think you are splitting hairs, though, since you admit the investigation was not fair or impartial. it seems to me: they were right. i am black myself, so i do understand the mistrust of the system. it has never really worked very well for us.

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The NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION questions grand jury decision, calls on DOJ to act [View all] Ykcutnek Nov 2014 OP

I'd be interested to know the specifics of any federal charges that would or could be brought. badtoworse Nov 2014 #1

federal investigation is ongoing noiretextatique Nov 2014 #3

The problem is ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #9

i hope it comes out noiretextatique Nov 2014 #11

That pollice dept. is clearly rotten to the KKKore, and needs to be dismantled 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #57

There are limitations on the DOJ proving he was shot because he was a black man. What about the jwirr Nov 2014 #26

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To bad. jwirr Nov 2014 #47

Agreed, he should be eligible for a civil suit. GGJohn Nov 2014 #49

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excellent it is time for all decent patriotic Americans to stand up for what is right NoJusticeNoPeace Nov 2014 #2

What is the National Bar Association? Stallion Nov 2014 #4

nationalbar dot org johnnyreb Nov 2014 #5

Its a national bar for black attorney's and such. padfun Nov 2014 #6

Where did you go to Law School and/or practice ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #10

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That's probably because ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #18

... handmade34 Nov 2014 #42

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well, that answer says a lot about you. heaven05 Nov 2014 #36

perpetually aggrieved? noiretextatique Nov 2014 #43

You Betcha! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2014 #61

Sorry, I didn't mean to imply it was the ABA... Ykcutnek Nov 2014 #20

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No - these were not FERGUSON citizens...they were ST. LOUIS COUNTY citizens. brooklynite Nov 2014 #53

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"The grand jury�s decision" MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #8

I guess where one stands depends on where one sits ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #12

do you think the investigation was fair and impartial? noiretextatique Nov 2014 #13

True ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #14

it certainly did noiretextatique Nov 2014 #15

Demon + hulk gollygee Nov 2014 #17

truly shameful noiretextatique Nov 2014 #23

The investigation, no. MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #19

i am confused noiretextatique Nov 2014 #22

Talking about the shoddy investigation process is one thing... MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #27

i see what you mean now noiretextatique Nov 2014 #32

Fair enough, admittedly I am splitting hairs... MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #34

all you so-called heaven05 Nov 2014 #39

I work for Iowa Legal Aid strictly assisting those with limited financial means... MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #46

right heaven05 Nov 2014 #48

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okay heaven05 Nov 2014 #69

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+1000 whenever asked what I think my answer. gordianot Nov 2014 #24

I would like to know who was jury head. Nine white and three black is not asjr Nov 2014 #25

The demographics of the grand jury are consistent with the county's demographics Lurks Often Nov 2014 #31

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I believe you're referring to the ABA, the America Bar Association. eom grossproffit Nov 2014 #45

I had,....but as a sports thing. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #51

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