D.C. Police Trying to Explain Lack of Gun With Slain Teen

[Citizen]

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Isee no reason to accept anything reported. Why not just start from scratch and posit scenarios?

Drug deal gone bad? Was the shooter dealing? Not at all unheard of.

Maybe the gun that put the bullet hole in the car didn't disappear. Maybe it belonged to the back up who "didn't fire."

 

[imperialism2024]

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Demarest wrote:

I read things like this and am disgusted when my countrymen see me open carrying and ask first if I'm police as if they would feel more comfortable if I was.

Am I strange for thinking that it's the job of the police to investigate and then apprehend suspects in crimes that have victims, and that it's the responsibility of the people to provide their own protection?

 

[Demarest]

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Not at all. Since we're among friends, I'll share a fantasy of mine. It's one I've chosen to remain a fantasy simply because I'd rather use the opportunities I'm given to HELP our cause.

My fantasy: When somebody asks me if I'm police just because I'm open carrying, I ask them if it would make them more comfy if I was. When they undoubtedly answer yes, I inform them that if I were police, I'd be bringing my gun to trample their rights. :what:

Since the gloves are off, I'll answer your question by pointing out that when our nation was founded, there were no police. It WAS each man's duty to protect himself, his family, and his community.

 

[Marco]

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The innocent citizen who is victimized by bad police will often not cooperate in the future with any police officers as a result. They will not call the police for help, but fend for themselves instead.

Minorities have been victimized by the Police since the first police dept was formed.

There will always be distrust of the Police as long as they continue to abuse poor minorities.