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In reply to the discussion: So many questions on what happened to Sandra Bland [View all]marym625
(17,997 posts)And I appreciate your commending me. But I have to disagree with a couple things you just said.
You just blamed her. This was absolutely not her fault. Even in your story, the woman wouldn't let you get a word in edgewise. Sandra Bland was not belligerent, she was not offensive, she was not argumentative. His attitude did this, not hers. Even the way he asked the same question to the earlier pulled over person, was completely different than how he asked her if she was ok. He was laughing with the first person. He was confrontational with her.
According to a couple constitutional lawyers, he absolutely violated her rights. And she had every right to defend herself once he put his hands on her.
Finally, he went after her because of the color of her skin. He chases her down before he ever saw her do anything illegal. Whether he wrote a warning or not, he absolutely meant to cause her problems for driving while black.
Again, I greatly appreciate your answers. But I do disagree with your assessment.