Sig1Hunter

It's obvious, isn't it? Officer Wilson shot a warning shot in the air. Twenty seconds later, it came down and landed in the top of Brown's head.

It's not as much as it is being applied in an unequal fashion, as certain attorneys are better at their jobs. Being better at your job means that you can charge more money for your services. Any public defender is able to make sure that due process is followed within the criminal justice system. The "root" of the issue is much deeper than that.

You?

Poor white people can't afford competent legal representation. Wealthy black people can. Poor white guy is more likely to be found guilty and receive a harsher sentence. Who is arguing this reality? It's a given. What role does race play? None.

It's Scott Chandler's fault. Again...

The same ones who have apparently brainwashed the poor among us to believe that a payday loan is a good idea?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdL9dqkyjhM Scroll to 6:29 on the video and listen to the background audio. The guy in the background seems to be describing the incident to someone else. They seem oblivious to the fact that Mr. Worldstar is recording. The events described are in substantial conflict with the narrative given by Dorian Johnson, Brown's accomplice in the robbery (and the same narrative adopted as truth by the MSM). Weird. I had to ask myself, why would that guy in the background give a bogus version of the truth? Why would Mr. Worldstar give a bogus version of the truth? Which version is more trustworthy? If the background guy's version of events is more trustworthy, and it matches up substantially with what Officer Wilson has said, is a police officer justified in shooting a 6'4 285lb robbery suspect that is charging him and that had, apparently, just wrestled with him in the patrol car over possession of the officer's gun? http://www.ijreview.com/2014/08/168698-eyewitness-recalls-important-detail-background-video-mins-ferguson-shooting/

Cameras were a major impetus for the change no doubt. With the proliferation of cameras, now the issue is with selective editing and the monday morning quarterbacking of cops by people who have no earthly idea of what they are seeing, but by golly they have an opinion on it. If only we had a body cam on this cop, this mess could have been avoided. Something deep down (common sense?) tells me he didnt gun down a man who posed no immediate threat "execution style" in broad daylight in front of 25 witnesses.

Just so that everyone understands the difference: Racial profiling is illegal. Criminal profiling is not illegal, and is an excellent tool in the arsenal of a law enforcement officer. Law enforcement agencies go to GREAT lengths to make sure that their officers are not engaging in racial profiling. Some people fail to understand that law enforcement agencies are run by uber liability conscious bean counters. They are not run by hard charging street cops. The bean counters do every thing in their power to make sure that the agency, and by proxy the city/county/state, is free from any kind of civil or criminal liability. Policies are written. Redundant policies are written. Data collection programs capture the stats regarding the age/race/sex of every person stopped. In car cameras, and in some places body cameras, record the contact and every word said. It's funny. So many people talk about how cops aren't the same today as they were 30 years ago. They are right, we aren't. Racial profiling was rampant then. People were beaten by police, and no reports written with no questions asked. Today's police force is better equipped, more efficient, and more professional. Racial profiling is a serious, serious allegation that usually ends up with the officer being fired and the city/county/state doling out massive amounts of dollars. I am not saying that some cops don't do it. We have our bad apples, but it is not nearly at the level that some people insist that it is because they have gone on a couple of ride alongs.

I guess that they are just lighting their forties on fire? http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2014/08/breaking-gunfight-in-freguson-officers-running-down-street/

I still love him. Probably the only thing that could change my mind is if he pooped his pants on the field or something.

He's the QB of our team. Why wouldn't we love him?

Is that a ping pong ball in his hand? Good Lord, the man has huge hands.

I think that's his rain gear. Dougie doesn't like getting wet. Crossman has an umbrella at the ready, as well.

HD quality. Gotta listen to the Carolina broadcast though.

Just curious, but if you were in a profession for 30 years, would you get tired of ignorant media types who havent coached or played a day of football in their lives writing articles about how you are doing your job wrong?

Ding ding ding ding! We have a winner!

Since when is throwing to your first read "staring down your receiver"? Its a quick slant pattern. If its open you throw it. There is no "looking off a safety" on a three step slant. The o-line know the play, or they should, so they need to keep the d-lines hands down. Some people are making this a lot more complicated than it should be. That deep ball to MW was a thing of beauty, and is enough to encourage me about EJ going into Carolina.

I thought I heard Marrone say in a recent press conference that the team wouldn't be attending the festivities, but that team "representatives" would. They had some other things in mind for the team. Or, something to that effect.

Anyone got the timer on that speech? It seemed like 45 minutes...

Yes, its the Chiefs receiver. "Injuries may eventually help the Chiefs thin their crowd at wide receiver. Veteran Kyle Williams was the latest receiver to leave practice because of a hamstring injury. He pulled up while running a route and immediately grabbed his leg. Williams was having a strong camp but an extended absence might force the Chiefs to turn elsewhere for receiving help." http://espn.go.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/6746/chiefs-camp-report-day-9?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Are they still using that gps technology that they used last year to track wear and tear on players? Hopefully just a rest night for Sammy.

As long as you guys are cool with losing, I'm in.

No prob. If you need any more info about Orlando, give me a shout. Enjoy your stay in the Mouse House.

Kitty O'Shea's is right outside of the Disney hotel area on Palm Parkway. I've never been, mostly because I prefer watching the games in the privacy and comfort of my own home. I've heard good things about the place though.