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[ElectricBlanketFire]

The police went after people throwing bricks and stuff. Those people were high school kids.

Funny how your post takes on an entirely different tone when you swap the emphasis on who the police went after. But you know that.

The reporter on the live feed literally just said the message has been lost because of this. I think that was his point.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

So looting a CVS is accomplishing what?

 

[Volimar]

On a local Maryland TV station they said there was a flyer going around telling where to meet and talking about a 'purge' like from the movie. So dumb.

Yeah the CNN reporter was talking about it too. She thought it had to do with a walkout, lol.

 

[Damerman]

I really don't want to see the boiling point and aftermath of this.

 

[El Odio]

Whether it is the "right" way to handle this is besides the point, because this way is precisely the natural evolution of what has been occurring. It will always be the end result if injustices are allowed to continue long enough. And indeed, this sort of violence has resulted in meaningful changes to laws in the past. If police want to avoid this stuff, they need to functionally change their institutions - including the inherent racism hard coded into it - and begin to treat those they serve with respect and EQUALLY. But they don't. And this anger and violence will always be the natural result when those in power ignore your pleas for help against horrific injustices.

This being a sad result and not what anyone wants is besides the point, because a people will only suffer for so long before turning to violence. It's a story as old as time.

This is somewhat where my opinion lies. We've had so many protests within just a few months over the same damn shit that I really can't say I don't understand why people are reaching this point. No change has come from anything so far and people are just fed up. Whether those specifically behind starting riots out there are doing so because their opportunists or because of their feelings is up in the air now it seems but violence breaking out at these protests is coming as less of surprise to me.

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

On a local Maryland TV station they said there was a flyer going around telling where to meet and talking about a 'purge' like from the movie. So dumb.

Theres this bit and the gangs targeting police bit that screams bullshit. They keep running this to spread FUD but haven't substantiated claims yet.

 

[Cagey]

The reporter on the live feed literally just said the message has been lost because of this. I think that was his point.

That would be a fair point to make, he or she should probably make note of that next time of what he or she is referencing.

 

[Volimar]

Police car on fire.

 

[The Llama]

lol @ the CNN reporter

*easily holds up object*

"It's VERY VERY heavy!"

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

So looting a CVS is accomplishing what?

Kids being kids.

Wait what you mean its not the same?

 

[Skinny Pete]

Yea they just lit a car on fire. Shit getting a little crazy.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

That would be a fair point to make, he or she should probably make note of that next time of what he or she is referencing.

I agree and asked him to clarify, which he did.

 

[Rembrandt]

Ayyyy

Police car on fire.

lmaooo

 

[8 X 11 Printer Paper]

I don't want this to happen, but I understand that it will happen, and I know that it is necessary for any chance at change.

That's pretty much where I stand. I wish there was another way for change to happen (like the way gay marriage is being legalized), but sadly many situations the only way for it to happen is through causing inconvenience and rioting.

 

[esms]

Be safe BaltimoreGAF.

 

[FStubbs]

This is sadly counter effective. This will only increase police militarization.

But that will happen any way. We already lost

Or worse, the police will use it as an excuse to do what they REALLY want to do and just go block to block killing civilians in a military operation. You get the feeling sometimes that the police really want to start ethnic cleansing in our cities.

But they shouldn't be given the excuse either.

 

[King Tubby]

Molotov cocktails? Police car is engulfed in flames.

 

[Mangoverboard]

Youtube livestream just went dead. Hope its nothing serious

 

[Jakten]

So looting a CVS is accomplishing what?

Helps idiots justify all the violence and oppression towards black people apparently.

 

[Draxal]

Kids being kids.



Wait what you mean its not the same?

I think plenty of people called out that bullshit as well.

 

[FStubbs]

Kids being kids.



Wait what you mean its not the same?

Hey, there's a black guy helping shove over the car. Totally his fault.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

That's pretty much where I stand. I wish there was another way for change to happen (like the way gay marriage is being legalized), but sadly many situations the only way for it to happen is through causing inconvenience and rioting.

Just have police and government treat minorities better. Its simple really.

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

Be safe BaltimoreGAF.

Defintely, stay inside yall. Be safe BmoreGAF.



4 kids arrested , people around saying they did nothing wrong, just standing there watching. Police scooping everybody.

 

[SillyEskimo]

Or worse, the police will use it as an excuse to do what they REALLY want to do and just go block to block killing civilians in a military operation. You get the feeling sometimes that the police really want to start ethnic cleansing in our cities.

But they shouldn't be given the excuse either.

What about all of the ethnic police officers? Will they be killed first or last?

Your post is hyperbolic to the point of hilarity. It adds nothing to a serious conversation.

 

[Goodacre0081]

Youtube livestream just went dead. Hope its nothing serious

link?

 

[Amir0x]

Just have police and government treat minorities better. Its simple really.

But to do that, massive institutional changes need to occur. It is insane just how deep the problem goes. It requires a complete revamping of the legal system.

 

[Jag]

They're looting the CVS now.

Pictures from inside the looting of a 7-11.

 

[nib95]

This is what happens when you keep persecuting people. The 60's were chock full of race riots, and just like the 60's, the only way this is going to get better instead of worse is if we legislate some real changes to our racist system. Not just lip service.

Pretty much.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

In my time never seen anything like the current scene in Baltimore in the US. Crazy stuff.

How old are you?

LA Riots were huge and going back farther watts, draft riots (whites attacking blacks), slave revolts, etc. This stuff has always happened. And it happens everywhere.

Its what happens with government, power figures lose legitimacy in the eyese that they serve

 

[GQman2121]

CVS is having a sale now on North Ave.

The cops are being stretched incredibly thin across a large area of the city to the North and North West of where shit went down on Saturday downtown.

 

[Regiruler]

Police captain on CNN just said there were at least 7 police officers injured, some with broken bones and one who is unresponsive (not sure if that means unconscious, or what exactly). Jeez.

Must of been some big ass rocks.

Or a literal ton of them.

 

[Cyd0nia]

I'm not against people using anger or hitting the headlines with fire and rage to make a point. Unfortunately the popular response to black men being shot in cold blood has not been bold enough - this is bigger than small businesses and temporary inconvenience in the here and now. It's sad if innocent people get hurt, but continued injustice would be even sadder. Although kids, looters and chumps always take advantage of situations like this, the fires should burn until justice is served IMO - I'm white, I'm from the UK - but my race is the human race - I feel every solidarity.

 

[8 X 11 Printer Paper]

Just have police and government treat minorities better. Its simple really.

If that was easy it would of been done long ago, sadly this is a issue deeply rooted in our governments structure.

 

[Jag]

Really hate this shit. I get the anger and frustration but it becomes a reason for cops demanding a Ferguson type military response.

 

[Mangoverboard]

link?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2876&v=_5kHRQGMyC0

The live comments to the right are horrendous

 

[Draxal]

My big issue with this rioting is that it's taking place in Mondawmin, which is a historic African American area ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondawmin,_Baltimore

That area is going to suffer for a long time after this.

 

[Icedburden]

I'm a few miles from where this is happening.
I'll protect my house at all costs.

 

[Omegasquash]

Stay safe Baltimore GAF. Got more than a few good memories of Bmore, man.

 

[CrimzonSamurai]

Must of been some big ass rocks.

Or a literal ton of them.

This is getting dumb. You guys do know how physics work, right? 5 lbs flying through the air at 50ish mph is enough to break a bone.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

But to do that, massive institutional changes need to occur. It is insane just how deep the problem goes. It requires a complete revamping of the legal system.

Well we need to get started on making those changes.

 

[The Incarnation]

So looting a CVS is accomplishing what?

Who cares.

Says a lot when people care more about mere "things" than the lives of people.

 

[NinjaMouse]

It's easy to champion this sort of activity when you don't live in the area and aren't directly affected by the mayhem. I think it's become clear that opportunists are coming out in full force and taking advantage of the situation.

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

I'm not against people using anger or hitting the headlines with fire and rage to make a point. Unfortunately the popular response to black men being shot in cold blood has not been bold enough - this is bigger than small businesses and temporary inconvenience in the here and now. It's sad if innocent people get hurt, but continued injustice would be even sadder. Although kids, looters and chumps always take advantage of situations like this, the fires should burn until justice is served IMO - I'm white, I'm from the UK - but my race is the human race - I feel every solidarity.

I appreciate your comment, I really do. Thank you.

 

[Amir0x]

Pretty much.

I think part of the problem with the modern explosion is that the way teachers and schools have taught the civil rights movement has been hugely problematic. They teach Martin Luther King Jr. and nonviolence and maybe mention Malcolm X incidentally. What they don't focus on enough is just how much actual violence exploded despite the nonviolence movement. In the 60s, blacks were furious too. And just like now, sometimes protests were peaceful, but often they were extremely violent and stores were looted and people were killed.

Many people love to say bullshit like "MARTIN LUTHER KING DID IT PEACEFULLY", but it's such a comically shallow view of what actually happened that it betrays how little education these people have.

Well we need to get started on making those changes.

I agree, but with this congress exactly what do you think will get done?

 

[Brian Griffin]

Whether it is the "right" way to handle this is besides the point, because this way is precisely the natural evolution of what has been occurring. It will always be the end result if injustices are allowed to continue long enough. And indeed, this sort of violence has resulted in meaningful changes to laws in the past. If police want to avoid this stuff, they need to functionally change their institutions - including the inherent racism hard coded into it - and begin to treat those they serve with respect and EQUALLY. But they don't. And this anger and violence will always be the natural result when those in power ignore your pleas for help against horrific injustices.

This being a sad result and not what anyone wants is besides the point, because a people will only suffer for so long before turning to violence. It's a story as old as time.

Yep. People are not robots and have limits that can be pushed to the breaking point. I don't necessarily agree with it, but I understand.

 

[JustenP88]

Yeah, I think this kind of stuff is only going to bring about change that is directly opposed to the change we want. "look at all the violence! Our police need more equipment/weapons!"

Also, the violence is anything but "besides the point" to the people living in Baltimore. That kind of thing is very easy to say on the internet.

 

[GQman2121]

So looting a CVS is accomplishing what?

Free Newports? What the fuck do you think looting accomplishes?

 

[Script Kiddies LLC]

Whether it is the "right" way to handle this is besides the point, because this way is precisely the natural evolution of what has been occurring. It will always be the end result if injustices are allowed to continue long enough. And indeed, this sort of violence has resulted in meaningful changes to laws in the past. If police want to avoid this stuff, they need to functionally change their institutions - including the inherent racism hard coded into it - and begin to treat those they serve with respect and EQUALLY. But they don't. And this anger and violence will always be the natural result when those in power ignore your pleas for help against horrific injustices.

This being a sad result and not what anyone wants is besides the point, because a people will only suffer for so long before turning to violence. It's a story as old as time.

It's hardcoded into the very fabric of this country, founded on a belief that certain people weren't really people. It's going to take a lot of violence to rip that scab off of the very being of this country. A lot of people are not going to let that hatred and belief of others being subhuman without force.

 

[Regiruler]

This is getting dumb. You guys do know how physics work, right? 5 lbs flying through the air at 50ish mph is enough to break a bone.

Wouldn't they be heavily clothed and armored though?

5lbs is somewhat heavier than I was thinking originally though, so that explains the disconnect.

 

[Ambition]

So looting a CVS is accomplishing what?

I'm also wondering this