QS, what's going on in Oakland?

B-Line · #1 01-08-2009, 05:17 PM

I just saw some bits and pieces of the news...

Could use a little clarification..

Someone was shot in the back on New Years Eve?
There are riots going on?

Quicksilver · #2 01-08-2009, 05:24 PM

Already posted

http://www.xoutpost.com/lounge/56316-...rks-riots.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Line

I just saw some bits and pieces of the news...

Could use a little clarification..

Someone was shot in the back on New Years Eve?
There are riots going on?

blondboinsd · #3 01-08-2009, 06:07 PM

I think what everyone wants to know is, are they looting the mall? I sure hope not!

Quicksilver · #4 01-08-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blondboinsd

are they looking the mall? I sure hope not!

blondboinsd · #5 01-08-2009, 06:10 PM

Fixed :P

Quicksilver · #6 01-08-2009, 06:13 PM

Actually you should read the info.
This is not funny. There seem to be
no reason for shooting this kid in
the back. People are kinda tired of
wondering if they are going to get it
next.

http://www.google.com/search?client=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

blondboinsd · #7 01-08-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Actually you should read the info.
This is not funny. There seem to be
no reason for shooting this kid in
the back. People are kinda tired of
wondering if they are going to get it
next.

http://www.google.com/search?client=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

I agree, it doesn't look like the officer should have fired, I just read the story on CNN BUT that does not make it okay for people to riot and smash store windows, injure people and smash car windows.

That isn't how you gain in the world.

I will see the entire story before passing judgement on the BART incident as there is usually more to the story.

Quicksilver · #8 01-08-2009, 06:31 PM

Of interest is the fact that the officer
decided not to talk to anyone about it,

Then when called in to be asked about it
had his lawyer show up instead to offer
a letter resigning from the force.

What's more Bart police refused to
discuss the case with anyone which
means the family was ignored and
given no information.

Then when the community ask for
information they we're given nothing.
No answer's.

There may be more but at this
point everyone agrees that this is
not the way this should have been
handled. You don't just shoot an unarmed
man in the back and walk away and expect
everyone to have a ho hum wait and see
attitude.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blondboinsd

I will see the entire story before passing judgement on the BART incident as there is usually more to the story.

The Cleaner · #9 01-08-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Of interest is the fact that the officer
decided not to talk to anyone about it,

Then when called in to be asked about it
had his lawyer show up instead to offer
a letter resigning from the force.

What's more Bart police refused to
discuss the case with anyone which
means the family was ignored and
given no information.

Then when the community ask for
information they we're given nothing.
No answer's.

There may be more but at this
point everyone agrees that this is
not the way this should have been
handled. You don't just shoot an unarmed
man in the back and walk away and expect
everyone to have a ho hum wait and see
attitude.

There is nothing the Police can say in a case like this to make people feel better, in fact many will use this as a reason to further destroy Oakland no matter what the police do. The bart police are not talking until they know what happened.. The story that is floating now is that the officer though he was shooting a tazer. far fetched for sure, but how about we wait and see what the police say.

Quicksilver · #10 01-08-2009, 06:55 PM

I disagree;

Had Bart Police come forward and at least acknowledged the incident
and showed respect and humility for the family and the community
much of this could have been avoided.

As long as i have lived here i have to admit this is one of
the most unusual cases i have ever seen. I have followed
the case since it's inception and honestly the way it went down
is beyond belief.

Yes of course there is two sides to every story. And yes we
may find out more details. But for now all things considered
the whole thing speaks for itself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cleaner

There is nothing the Police can say in a case like this to make people feel better, in fact many will use this as a reason to further destroy Oakland no matter what the police do. The bart police are not talking until they know what happened.. The story that is floating now is that the officer though he was shooting a tazer. far fetched for sure, but how about we wait and see what the police say.