...in which case (the panic), this person was likely not qualified in countenance to be a peace officer.
I was pulled over once by three cops in full protected gear... I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.. they had just gotten a report of shots fired... They had guns drawn, and were a bit on edge it seemed... I got out of the car and one held me as they searched my car, then gave the nod and drove off.... There was no apology... but no panic either..
Jamar Clark hit his girlfriend badly enough that an ambulance was called. When the ambulance arrived at the scene, he menaced the paramedics. They called for police support. When the police arrived, he refused to comply with any orders given and struggled for an officer's gun. He was shot. Everyone cried "Racism."
Our present case is the exact opposite in the following ways;
1, Where Jamar Clark's encounter was precipitated by his own criminal action (hitting his girlfriend), Castile's encounter was precipitated when a squad chose to pull him over for an equipment.
2. Whereas Clark struggled with police, Castile made every effort to comply, and was shot over a verbal misunderstanding.
Oh, and I am not inclined to second guess Castile's actions. Traffic stops are always confrontations with Power, and even I, a white man, find them intimidating. I can only imagine how much more so it was for Castile. I can see myself acting as he acted.
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I was pulled over once by three cops in full protected gear... I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.. they had just gotten a report of shots fired...
They had guns drawn, and were a bit on edge it seemed... I got out of the car and one held me as they searched my car, then gave the nod and drove off....
There was no apology... but no panic either..
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I guess if you're ever in Philandro's shoes, you should mention the gun but never reach for it. Let the police take it if it's in the way.
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Jamar Clark hit his girlfriend badly enough that an ambulance was called.
When the ambulance arrived at the scene, he menaced the paramedics. They called for police support.
When the police arrived, he refused to comply with any orders given and struggled for an officer's gun.
He was shot.
Everyone cried "Racism."
Our present case is the exact opposite in the following ways;
1, Where Jamar Clark's encounter was precipitated by his own criminal action (hitting his girlfriend), Castile's encounter was precipitated when a squad chose to pull him over for an equipment.
2. Whereas Clark struggled with police, Castile made every effort to comply, and was shot over a verbal misunderstanding.
Oh, and I am not inclined to second guess Castile's actions. Traffic stops are always confrontations with Power, and even I, a white man, find them intimidating. I can only imagine how much more so it was for Castile. I can see myself acting as he acted.
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