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DanM

(341 posts) Thu Jul 21, 2016, 01:54 PM Jul 2016

I'm now completely dumbfounded as to what to do to keep from getting shot by a cop. Complying with their command to get your ID doesn't work 100%. Now, laying flat on the ground with arms held clearly high and outstretched doesn't work 100% either.

This shit is getting crazy.

"Cop shoots caretaker of autistic man playing in the street with toy truck"
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article90905442.html#storylink=cpy
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article90905442.html

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You lay down with your hands up and you STILL get shot by the cop? [View all] DanM Jul 2016 OP

"I don't know -- I just wanted the paid vacation." nt villager Jul 2016 #2

I know. (n/t) Iggo Jul 2016 #4

Yes indeed. Orrex Jul 2016 #10

I don't think "I don't know" is an acceptable answer. LisaM Jul 2016 #12

News video JustAnotherGen Jul 2016 #3

This is horrendous. cwydro Jul 2016 #5

Amen - and the trauma for the rest of his life JustAnotherGen Jul 2016 #11

K&R ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #9