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In reply to the discussion: Black man righteously shames white cop who pulls him over [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,678 posts)where he was alone, at night, and there was a big man behind the wheel. How do you know for sure that he would not have approached the vehicle without his gun drawn if everything else was the same only it was a big white man? You may be right, I am just giving my opinion based on what I am seeing. This officer is not being an asshole. He's not reacting to the man's rant, (whose reaction is perfectly understandable) and is acting professional.
I just think one has to be cautious about using examples like this as proof of police brutality and abuse. I hate the way cops get away with abuse and even murder as much as anyone. But this cop may have drawn his weapon, not because he saw the driver was black, but because he was overly cautious and paranoid himself. He did not seem like an aggressive asshole breed of cop to me. But I respect your opinion.