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kimbutgar

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4. This is so awful

Reply to Wonder Why (Original post)

Sat Apr 12, 2025, 05:11 PM

Apr 12

I have an autistic son who has had melt down and we’ve had to call police not one gun was shown and he immediately backed down seeing the cops.

I think because this kid was Hispanic is why those racist cops shot him. And what cowards there was a fence between Victor and the cops. They wouldn’t even try to talk with him. And I would not be shocked if the orange Hitler invited them to the White House and gives them medals.

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Intellectually disabled teen shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support [View all] Wonder Why Apr 12 OP

Protect us from our Protectors displacedvermoter Apr 12 #1

Since 9-11 we have been The Wizard Apr 13 #21

I was in fear of my life!" Martin68 Apr 12 #2

Thugs with badges are not selected for empathy or intelligence. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 12 #3

Yup, they choose thugs. North Coast Lawyer Apr 13 #30

This is so awful kimbutgar Apr 12 #4

racism is rampant in many police department North Coast Lawyer Apr 13 #31

Since the Justice Dept. is now the Injustice Dept. Buddyzbuddy Apr 12 #5

Really horrific!!! electric_blue68 Apr 12 #6

so tragic and unnecessary. Evolve Dammit Apr 12 #7

So sad and sick. Mentally ill/disabled are the most common victims of police shootings. 58Sunliner Apr 12 #8

Yes, this is a very sad fact. For example, if you were profoundly hard of hearing, like me, and a police officer SWBTATTReg Apr 13 #20

I also have this fear. Born with a hearing loss and can't hear anyone beyond 3 feet away. 58Sunliner Apr 13 #27

When I was in college, out of curiosity, I took the local police academy exam. niyad Apr 12 #9

Too nice and more inclined to be helpful, eh? OldBaldy1701E Apr 13 #23

Pretty much. Apparently, the whole "serve and protect" thing is really niyad Apr 13 #24

"...placed on administrative leave." dchill Apr 12 #10

Defund the police? Cirsium Apr 12 #11

We really don't have to do either. OldBaldy1701E Apr 13 #25

Interesting Cirsium Apr 13 #28

I agree, however there would need to be a 'standard of conduct'. OldBaldy1701E Apr 13 #29

OK Cirsium Apr 13 #33

Notice that the police response to protesters moniss Apr 12 #12

I was shocked at that too NeoConsSuck Apr 13 #32

ACAB asm128 Apr 12 #13

Sickening Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 12 #14

And these are the people who are suppose to protect slightlv Apr 13 #15

Peace to that poor child and to his family Hekate Apr 13 #16

Murder Plain to See EddieOnTheMesa Apr 13 #17

"Help! Police!" . . . Journeyman Apr 13 #18

Victor Clouds Passing Apr 13 #19

Many departments employ military training for their officers. The Wizard Apr 13 #22

But the ARE an occupying force... regnaD kciN Apr 13 #26

May the family find peace. riversedge Apr 15 #34