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[Messofanego]

Or people trying to pick up their kids from somewhere. I'm a single father and every time I see these road blocks it makes me anxious about being prevented from reaching him.

I suspect it creates less sympathy for the movement when these actions are taken.

You can bring attention to something and make your voices heard without aggravating the shit out of the people you want on your side.

And yes, I'm aware of the history of protest blockades in relation to the civil rights movement.

I just think there are more effective techniques. Especially in today's information society.

Wait, you're saying social media or internet petitions are more effective than publicly visible real life protests? I disagree.

Protests are meant to shake up the system. They're meant to be inconvenient. This is now on the news, so it's had an effect compared to whatever little internet petition might do.

http://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision

Tah-Dah! Here's one of numerous orgs that have been advising government officials and presidential candidates.

There out there, you just need to look. And guess what? They are almost all affiliated with BLM!

Thanks, that seems pretty comprehensive.

 

[The Kree]

http://www.fox9.com/news/77857255-story

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - St. Paul Police Sergeant Jeff Rothecker released a statement Wednesday apologizing for his Facebook comments which urged drivers to run over Black Lives Matter protesters.

“I am extremely sorry for posting what I did, I understand that the post was insensitive and wrong. My poor choice of words conveyed a message I did not intend and am not proud of. Shortly after submitting the post, I re-read it and deleted it. As a law enforcement officer, I would never intentionally encourage someone to commit a crime. I very much regret my actions.

I apologize to all the citizens of St. Paul, the department, my fellow law enforcement professionals and my family for the scornful attention my mistake has brought upon them.

I apologize for exposing all law enforcement officers to increased scrutiny, during this difficult time of ongoing conflict between officers and members of the community.

I apologize to the community members who participated peacefully in the protest.” ~ Sergeant Jeff Rothecker​

The apology was released through the St. Paul Police Federation. The federation said they do not endorse his behavior, and will ensure that Rothecker receives due process.

Following the apology, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said in a statement, "I continue to be outraged by the online comments. While an apology is certainly in order, it is not sufficient to repair the trust that has been broken. Beyond that, Minnesota law prevents me from talking about disciplinary action until any employee appeals period is over.”

Rothecker has since been put on administrative leave from the St. Paul Police Department, and resigned Tuesday from his leadership position with the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police.

"The public should be aware that Sergeant Rothecker is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army," the police federation said in a statement Wednesday. "He has served the City of St. Paul for over two decades as a police officer. He has many supporters in the community and among his fellow officers."

​

I don't think this apology is sincere.

 

[LucidMomentum]

I don't think this apology is sincere.

If it was, maybe he wouldn't of made the comment in the first place.

Maybe something along the lines of "I understand people are upset about this, but everyone has a right to protest injustice and I'm going to do my best as a police officer to treat everyone with the same level of respect and judicial response because it's my job to make sure everyone feels safe and protected."

How hard is that, to show empathy for other people?

 

[Gordon Shumway]

My poor choice of words conveyed a message I did not intend

Hmm..

Run them over. Keep traffic flowing and don’t slow down for any of these idiots who try and block the streets.

The post said to run over the protesters if they were blocking the road and said how to get away with it and that no jury would convict them

Fuck you, bitch..

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Not quite as catchy as I thought it would be

I'd go with "We are not your enemy. Stop police Brutality."

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

If it was, maybe he wouldn't of made the comment in the first place.

Maybe something along the lines of "I understand people are upset about this, but everyone has a right to protest injustice and I'm going to do my best as a police officer to treat everyone with the same level of respect and judicial response because it's my job to make sure everyone feels safe and protected."

How hard is that, to show empathy for other people?

For real. Just own up to what you said and legitimately try to better yourself. We all know what you really think because you told us. But that's a lot to expect from someone who didn't even go by his real name on Facebook when posting that anyway. Fuck him.

 

[Malyse]

http://www.fox9.com/news/77857255-story

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - St. Paul Police Sergeant Jeff Rothecker released a statement Wednesday apologizing for his Facebook comments which urged drivers to run over Black Lives Matter protesters.

“I am extremely sorry for posting what I did, I understand that the post was insensitive and wrong. My poor choice of words conveyed a message I did not intend and am not proud of. Shortly after submitting the post, I re-read it and deleted it. As a law enforcement officer, I would never intentionally encourage someone to commit a crime. I very much regret my actions.

I apologize to all the citizens of St. Paul, the department, my fellow law enforcement professionals and my family for the scornful attention my mistake has brought upon them.

I apologize for exposing all law enforcement officers to increased scrutiny, during this difficult time of ongoing conflict between officers and members of the community.

I apologize to the community members who participated peacefully in the protest.” ~ Sergeant Jeff Rothecker​

The apology was released through the St. Paul Police Federation. The federation said they do not endorse his behavior, and will ensure that Rothecker receives due process.

Following the apology, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said in a statement, "I continue to be outraged by the online comments. While an apology is certainly in order, it is not sufficient to repair the trust that has been broken. Beyond that, Minnesota law prevents me from talking about disciplinary action until any employee appeals period is over.”

Rothecker has since been put on administrative leave from the St. Paul Police Department, and resigned Tuesday from his leadership position with the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police.

"The public should be aware that Sergeant Rothecker is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army," the police federation said in a statement Wednesday. "He has served the City of St. Paul for over two decades as a police officer. He has many supporters in the community and among his fellow officers."

​

 

[Enzom21]

http://www.fox9.com/news/77857255-story
I don't think this apology is sincere.

Is anyone really shocked that by this? If cops get away with killing us, they certainly aren't going to be fired for talking about killing us.

This man is a perfect example of who should not be a cop. Like the cop here who thinks cops kill black people at disproportionately higher rates because he thinks black people are more violent.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Is anyone really shocked that by this? If cops get away with killing us, they certainly aren't going to be fired for talking about killing us.

This man is a perfect example of who should not be a cop. Like the cop here who thinks cops kill black people at disproportionately higher rates because he thinks black people are more violent.

No no no..I'm not even gonna ask.

 

[Enzom21]

No no no..I'm not even gonna ask.

There was a thread while you were banned...

Dude threw out crime stats and said he thought cops use deadly force against black people at higher rate because of it. He wouldn't give a reason why he thought that or provide any data to back it up.
So he was basically saying he would probably use deadly force against black people because he thinks we're more violent. Dude should not be a cop.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Fuck him too..violently, of course!