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SweetieD

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47. I can't believe there are people on DU are actually contemplating that this man should be charged

Tue Dec 2, 2014, 02:44 PM

Dec 2014

seriously?

I mean the media, the Governor, the Police, were playing up "They gonna riot." for weeks before the indictment. They knew it was a sham. Regardless of what the stepdad said or didn't say, people were going to smash windows and light stuff on fire.

And tbh how many people are ever charged with "inciting a riot". It is an extremely rare charge. Has anyone ever been charged for the dozens of white sports riots that happen in the US and Canada every year? Was anyone charged for the Pennsylvania/Sandusky pedophile riots? was anyone charged with the latest riots in West Virginia and Keane, NH? You know there was at least one person in the crowd who said something like "Lets light this mofo up" etc.

so fall back with that bs that maybe he really should be charged. The police just want to keep the black community in Ferguson in check and teach them a lesson about stepping out of line.

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Police investigating if Michael Brown's stepfather intended to incite riot [View all] NaturalHigh Dec 2014 OP

More like CNN is running out of things to fear monger about and are just making stuff up. Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #1

saw this... Takket Dec 2014 #2

Even though it was caught on video... Oktober Dec 2014 #3

That was my thought as well. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #4

Too bad we dont have Brown's death on video... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #53

Way to rub salt in the wound. HappyMe Dec 2014 #5

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #6

That's pretty damn easy for HappyMe Dec 2014 #8

It was undoubtedly emotional and traumatic... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #14

I have no idea if what he said contributed or not. HappyMe Dec 2014 #16

I don't call that irresponsible... I simply call that human. LanternWaste Dec 2014 #9

I'm sure the shop owners who had their buildings burnt to a crisp... Oktober Dec 2014 #10

And yet the buildings can be rebuilt, insurance will cover their loss. Rex Dec 2014 #52

The 1967 riots where a HUGE boon to Detroit FrodosPet Dec 2014 #63

Yeah showing a little compassion or understanding for a grieving father is too much to Rex Dec 2014 #74

So you know that A. his comments contributed to the fires NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #55

The real issue is that a few here seem to lack the empathy and/or compassion gene. Rex Dec 2014 #76

I suspect they possess said gene but only for certain types of people. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #78

Yeah that is probably closer to the truth. Rex Dec 2014 #80

He is not dumbcat Dec 2014 #20

It says step dad in the article. HappyMe Dec 2014 #22

Definitions dumbcat Dec 2014 #31

Okay, whatever you say. HappyMe Dec 2014 #33

OK dumbcat Dec 2014 #36

I wonder how involved he was in Michael Brown's upbringing. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #24

Prove it! - nt KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #66

Prove what? dumbcat Dec 2014 #69

You're asserting that the CNN report is wrong. Where's your link or evidence KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #71

How would I prove they are not married? dumbcat Dec 2014 #84

If you can't prove what you are talking about, why are you disputing CNN? nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #89

You are right, and I was wrong dumbcat Dec 2014 #98

What other articles, you can prove CNN wrong by linking to these source materials. Rex Dec 2014 #99

I prove so-called "negatives" all the time. stone space Dec 2014 #104

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #7

REALLY? G_j Dec 2014 #11

Crickets. Big surprise, eh? - nt KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #68

i guess it's pretty fucking easy to sit there behind your keyboard and pass judgement frylock Dec 2014 #70

Well, that is what most people did to Darren Wilson. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #73

while that may be true, i found the "like father.." to be tasteless and crass.. frylock Dec 2014 #77

I swear, I can not believe some of the tripe posted on DU by DUers. nc4bo Dec 2014 #75

His birth father cwydro Dec 2014 #91

True. He seems like a nice guy. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #92

Injury + Insult stevenleser Dec 2014 #12

He is not dumbcat Dec 2014 #21

Stepfather. And? nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #25

He is not a stepfather either dumbcat Dec 2014 #34

He IS married to Michael Brown's mother! jillan Dec 2014 #41

Source? dumbcat Dec 2014 #87

The CNN article in the OP. nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #88

I stand corrected, and apologize dumbcat Dec 2014 #96

I'll trust CNN over an anonymous poster on the internet with an obvious agenda. nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #43

OK, you are driving me nuts with this all american girl Dec 2014 #62

It's not my definition dumbcat Dec 2014 #72

That does not mean he didn't love or care about Michael. You don't have to be blood related to love jillan Dec 2014 #37

I didn't say that, did I? dumbcat Dec 2014 #40

Because for one thing, you are saying CNN is wrong without a link to back you up. nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #44

Who cares if he was the father or step-father, that was his dad. Rex Dec 2014 #85

Thank you steven. Rex Dec 2014 #46

What is that smell? It's on this thread and too many others lately. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #13

It's quite the disgusting stench. HappyMe Dec 2014 #17

They think they are being clever. Rex Dec 2014 #49

I'm hoping for fresh pepperoni, but alas...nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #56

So many of them too NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #58

The cops have to find a scapegoat meow2u3 Dec 2014 #15

Brown's stepfather's remarks and actions quite possibly meet the definition of inciting a riot. branford Dec 2014 #18

Yeah, I doubt they will actually bring charges. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #27

You nailed it. nt Quackers Dec 2014 #38

You bet, express grief , go to jail, SLAUGHTER a teenager in the street NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #59

Somehow thousands of victims' families express grief every day branford Dec 2014 #65

Yes and they are left to grieve in private, not so for this was a media circus from day one. Rex Dec 2014 #94

I think the mom and stepdad made that choice. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #95

Yes and the media is innocent and would never push people for ratings. Rex Dec 2014 #97

On that point I agree. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #100

Yes and that is what a grieving dad does too. And a vindictive DA imo. Rex Dec 2014 #101

I doubt that he's in legal trouble. NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #102

I hope you are right. Rex Dec 2014 #103

Well I wouldn't expect the PD to show empathy or compassion over this issue. Rex Dec 2014 #79

prosecution would be an excellent way to prove the protesters are correct dembotoz Dec 2014 #19

Ooh! Witnesses for the defense should be entertaining! Put the POLICE on the stand! IdaBriggs Dec 2014 #23

Wow how disgusting treestar Dec 2014 #26

What's to investigate. He did. On video. maced666 Dec 2014 #28

I think the question probably centers on the applicable law... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #29

And when he said it, did everyone whip their lighters out and run to burn something down? notadmblnd Dec 2014 #90

The authorities in St Louis are idiots Robbins Dec 2014 #30

I'm not worried, after seeing how well McCulloch argues his cases before a grand jury Blue_Tires Dec 2014 #32

He's perfectly capable of arguing a case... TDale313 Dec 2014 #106

Sounds like these assholes are trying their best to incite one by further persecuting the Browns. nt Ykcutnek Dec 2014 #35

Charge CNN. Louis Head made a statement, CNN aired it over and over and over and over.........nt IADEMO2004 Dec 2014 #39

Sounds like they want to continue to punish the Brown family and the people of Ferguson. Rex Dec 2014 #42

This investigation has McCulloch's MO all over it. PotatoChip Dec 2014 #45

I'm no lawyer... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #48

I can't believe there are people on DU are actually contemplating that this man should be charged SweetieD Dec 2014 #47

Well said. HappyMe Dec 2014 #57

Lots of them too and nothing EVER seems to happen to them... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #60

Are you saying that an alert needs to be sent... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #67

+100000000 gollygee Dec 2014 #61

OK so don't even bring cops who kill kids to trial gollygee Dec 2014 #50

This makes me wonder how many racist hellholes exist around the nation? Rex Dec 2014 #54

I like the D.A. for it. Iggo Dec 2014 #51

Geezus H. Krist... Can they also formally investigate if Robert McCulloch intended to incite a riot? Xyzse Dec 2014 #64

Of course not. In their murderous, racist eyes, none of them did anything wrong nc4bo Dec 2014 #81

How about the governor? I think calling for a state of emergency Rex Dec 2014 #82

You know I am not being completely serious... Though I think it fair in terms of balance. Xyzse Dec 2014 #93

I'm kinda joking, kinda serious myself. Rex Dec 2014 #105

I agree. That's how I feel as well. Xyzse Dec 2014 #107

Wow... Mike Nelson Dec 2014 #83

I can certainly empathize with him but I can't countenance his actions. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2014 #86

This seems pretty cut and dried AnalystInParadise Dec 2014 #108