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[–] Jamejohnson 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I really don understand what is going on with the case. It looks like she killed herself but people are trying to make it into a race issue . I could be wrong
[–] Drakinor [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
While I can definitely see many issues with the case, and there are a ton of "grey areas" I don't think it should be considered a race issue. That being said, whenever something happens between a white person and a minority, it is called a race issue simply because it is a white person and a minority. The sad fact is, if Ms. Bland had been white, no one would care.
[–] Jamejohnson ago
Exactly . She was depressed before and wanted to kill herself for a while. Maybe this was the straw that broke her
[–] KhuanZi 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
Yes, I completely believe that the form the police say she filled out is actually a form she filled out.
[–] Drakinor [S] ago
Well lets assume she did in fact fill it out. If she did state she was at some point suicidal, do you believe they are wrong to not keep a closer watch on her?
[–] KhuanZi 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
If she did say that she was suicidal then they would have an obligation to watch her closely, yes.
[–] Ahabandthewhitegrail ago
Not a bit. Police still failed to act reasonably, and her gaolers deserve to spend time behind bars. Next question?
[–] Drakinor [S] ago
I can definitely see where you're coming from. Correct me if I am wrong in my assumptions but I am guessing your reasoning is as follows:
Am I correct?
[–] Ahabandthewhitegrail 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Yes. Failure to protect a suicidal woman, if she did admit suicidal tendencies, is a failure that should carry weight, and termination.
Unlawful detention and false arrest should not only get the initial contact LEO fired, but jailed.
This changes nothing.
[–] aileron_ron 3 points 0 points 3 points (+3|-3) ago
I have no sorrow for her, She should have been polite to the cop
[–] Drakinor [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
While I agree her actions towards the cop definitely worsened her situation considerable, I feel for her family as a loss like this is always difficult. What makes it worse is it could have been avoidable had she not be so irate. I also believe that the cop was within his legal rights, but should none the less be scrutinized.
[–] Ahabandthewhitegrail 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Stop invoking Poe's law, damn it!