Quote from: BowDown on October 27, 2015, 12:02:30 AM
Quote from: Herbie on October 26, 2015, 11:52:25 PM
Quote from: BowDown on October 26, 2015, 11:47:01 PM
Quote from: Herbie on October 26, 2015, 11:40:48 PM
And to resist is to simply act in opposition of what you are instructed to do. I think when we think of "resistance" we picture someone screaming FUCK THE POLICE! OH HELL NAH! Resistance is a very simple action, and it can be as calm as birds chirping outside.
Not seeing her resisting the arrest though. She resisted in the sense that she didn't follow an order. If an officer asks you a question and you refuse to answer, this is "resistance" but doesn't constitute a third period body slam and dragging.
Not following an order, by definition is resistance.
And again, you're going into the realm of "justification", when I've already said that his actions are NOT justified. Resistance is simply a definition, black and white. Justification is something that is to be determined. And does depend on many factors, many of which we see and some of which we don't see. However, immediately In my book, it's not. We're here on that. >>><<<
True, however, why is this always brought up in these situations? Not only is she a regular civilian but she's also a minor. Officers need to be held to a much higher level of accountability. If a teenage girl angers you to that degree because of her lack of responsiveness then I don't think law enforcement is the profession for you.
I bring it up simply because there is a relation between his actions and her resistance.
She was just being a child. I totally get that. And at no point was it OK for him to toss her across a floor. Again, he needs his badge removed from his chest, and a little street justice is in order as well. lolz.
But actions like the one she exhibited unfortunately aren't limited to children. I've seen many adults behave in the same manner, and I don't get it.
In my original post in this thread, I simply used this instance as a reference or example to a larger issue at hand. I think it has a lot to do with the way I was raised: if an adult instructs you to do something, as long as its reasonable (reasonable as in: not involving touching their peen, committing a crime, or doing something morally wrong), I was to do it.
I can't say that upbringing and way of thinking did me wrong. I'm a black male who is alive, unbruised and without criminal record. Now, this is not to say that anyone with this "upbringing" is immune to run-in's or unfair treatment by the law. There are many other factors to consider, such as each person's individual surroundings, selection of friends, etc.
But all I am saying is that her resistance played a SMALL part in this incident. One shouldn't jump to the conclusion that I am excusing his behavior or justifying it without fully examining my point of view. Because I think he needs his ass whooped.