Gothamist: City Council Puts Police Commissioner in the Hot Seat

bklynd

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:26:39 -0500

I say that because there has been nothing stemming from this incident that indicates that the NYPD even views it as a mistake. What I DO see is quotage from the PBA and its reps that blames the victims for being intoxicated (which doesn't justify the shooting) and of course we all heard the story of the mysterious 4th man and the discarded weapon (for which there is no evidence so far.)

stat

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:02:29 -0500

they were mistakes. and they are few. but how can you say they are not learning from and reacting to them? the opposite is obvious. i'd venture to guess there are far fewer mistakes as history progresses. in any case, the finger-pointing wackjob above is still complaining about racism while quoting a comedian so i offer a dose of perspective.

bklynd

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:43:30 -0500

"i also don't unilaterally fault nypd for making a few mistakes." But the Sean Bell shooting looks like an *unacceptable* mistake, as was Diallo. (Seriously, how can you say otherwise.) NYPD ultimately has to show a willingness to learn from it, but so far they have not. (Diallo, OTOH, resulted in the disbanding of the "street crimes" unit, if I remember correctly.)

stat

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:18:27 -0500

i strongly support the aclu. but i also don't unilaterally fault nypd for making a few mistakes. if one demographic commits a large proportion of violent crimes, it follows that they will also be subjected to a large proportion of the mistakes. common sense.

mfib

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:06:34 -0500

Nice sweatshirt. Man, that Puff Daddy will cash in on ANYTHING!

not scared

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:31:01 -0500

#4, it would suck if 80% all violent criminals posted as "stat" on websites, and you got shit for it every day. Imagine every day of your life being subject to suspicion because you happen to fit a general description. Yes, it would help catch cooks. But it's not fair to the innocent who were born fitting the description; it's something they can't change. In America, we're supposed to err on the side of liberty. Are you a scaredy-cat, willing to dump the principles of our nation because you're so utterly frightened of criminals lurking around every corner? I'll take a heaping dose of liberty rather than an overprotective nanny state any day. And I'll take my chances with the criminals, tough guy.

stat

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:35:21 -0500

not only is it funny #1, but it's an accurate description of 80 percent of violent criminals. carry on.

im riche biche

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:32:26 -0500

also see C.R's comment about how no white person would trade places with him, AND he's rich.

nullbrainer

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:48:47 -0500

see also Chris Rock's educational documentary. Might be found on you tube, search for "chris rock avoid police"

wackinoffhear

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:43:35 -0500

to paraphrase chappelle, calling all cars, calling all cars. Be on the look out for a male black, Between four nine and six five.