Irishman

Memorial Day was the key point. All Fort Wayne hospitals are seeing the highest number of cases yet since the outbreak started. The numbers may seem low, but the staff that was moved from other areas to help with the covid patients have retuned to their regular positions, and hospitals had started admitting patients for regular appointments and minor procedures.

You are aware the bottom photo has been photoshopped, right? The actual image on the wall is at the memorial to Jose Marti, who is considered a national hero in Cuba in his efforts to liberate Cuba from Spain in the late 19th Century. The challenge in this is that we ALL have to better than this.

Partisan religion discussions are by far some of THE most nauseating things to see, hear and read. This "who is holier game" is pathetic at best. In my honest opinion, the most Christian example in DC we had and even continues to be Jimmy Carter. He was as opposite in many political beliefs as me, but he is a man of high integrity and faith. His example is something we should all strive for. The fact is that any pictures, video, or moments in church were all photo ops. Dispute President Obama's faith all you want, but he has been faithful to Michelle, and committed to his family as long as he has had a family. I will give him credit even for not being shy about owning his mistakes. But he never did cheat on Michelle like Clinton or Trump have. He has never had to pay off a porn star; regardless of how the case turned out, he still did it. There is a picture a friend of mine who is a minister in CA posted today. It is a side by side of President Trump holding the Bible up yesterday and today Nancy Pelosi holding one. I hate seeing this Book become a political prop. Because that is all it is.

I saw the Minneapolis coroner declared that Floyd's other health issues lead to his death and not asphyxiation. Then this....https://abcnews.go.com/US/independent-autopsy-george-floyd-findings-announced/story?id=70994827&fbclid=IwAR0bf_2_z8zNJmfMHBtEsFBLfx_IArfshtFHxkBkuduA0AeLSdz1zP0XV00 Talk about a systemic problem. The original coroner needs to be held accountable if this follow up autopsy is accurate. As far as the riots and the people causing the most trouble; I have seen enough to say that it appears extremists on both ends of the spectrum are stirring the pot. One of the young men shot and killed after Saturday's riots was Chris Beaty. I never coached him but did coach against him. I know a LOT of people who were classmates and teammates of his at Cathedral. I got the chance to get to know him in my few years. He loved Cathedral and IU. He would do anything for anyone who needed help. He liked to give kids playing tips from time to time. I did not know him well, but he had a HUGE personality and always commanded our players' attention. He will be missed dearly. He was merely going to his apartment after parking in the garage. Several people are reporting there were white men in garages near that area that were firing weapons. Two men were hit and killed after Saturday's protests/riots. Unfortunately, there are too many people who really do not want this country to be anything great. They thrive on division and hatred. As Mr. Rogers said, look for the helpers.........my hope is that more good people stand up for what is right, and these extremists are brought to justice.

That was not a good question to have asked....but here is a legitimate one. For your kids, especially your sons, how do you have the conversation about him “fitting the description”? Asking honestly, because it is a harsh reality. So many of the names I listed in the other post fit a description, while just minding their own business. There are cases where a young man complied with officers and still ended up losing his life, while others who did not cooperate also lost their lives. And this is not just in dealing with law enforcement. Ahmaud Arbery was out for a run while 3 people felt they could act in place of law enforcement. We also recently saw a delivery driver be stopped by a neighborhood association president in a gated community because he did not fit in there, even though he had the combination to enter to deliver to a resident.

Yeah...ok...I am sure you don’t. That is ok, others of us know enough people who would.

Really? Continuing to blame just one side? You have proof that arrest was staged? I may have missed some of those details. That said, the President declaring a "MAGA Night" in front of the White House does nothing but fan the flames. He claimed the Secret Service was in position and did a good job handling the protesters in case it did get out of hand. Leave it at that. They are the trained professionals. Everyone on this forum knows exactly what he is saying when he says it's MAGA night at the White House. We all know some crazy people who are dumb enough to show up there and escalate things quickly; putting the law enforcement people he praised at greater risk, as well as many individuals who are there to peacefully protest. I know I am critical of Trump often; but this is beyond ridiculous; even for him. But by all means, let's continue to push the narrative that it is just the left creating the violence we see.

So, they are the same people that carry the Nazi flags in rallies to protect statues dedicated to military leaders who were enemies of the US? Or carry those same flags at rallies to open states up? Or the ones that carry a badge that blatantly murder people of color? Or the one that walked into a church heavily armed, killing the people inside it? Or the ones that blew up the government building in Oklahoma City? Was it a liberal who broke the windows at the Autozone in Minneapolis? Asking for a friend. Don't get me wrong; I have no doubt that people are agitating on purpose, and will travel to do so, a sad and tragic thing in this day and age. In fact, even here in Fort Wayne, some of the arrests were of people that are not from here. But the notion that violence is a one sided thing is just ridiculous.

As far as the rioting goes; here is one of the early entries for the category of "stirring the pot". He is seen walking along the front of this Autozone store breaking the windows; and then walks away from the scene. Looks a bit overdressed. His ex fiance' was shown this and identified him. He is a cop from St. Paul.........hmmmmmm So it appears Chauvin has more supporters.

Well, I do know this. You have assumed too much in this post. I am not referring to myself. But I do know for certain you have made an ass of yourself with this comment. For context, I am referring to the quote, “when you assume....”

FTA: “When she was in that position she declined to prosecute many police officers who were accused of using excessive force, including the officer who has been blamed for Floyd’s death, The Guardian reported” She appears to deserve a lot of criticism based on what is reported here. That said, they also did not need to be prosecuted in order to be fired.

I hope not. The other officers were complicit, and there are issues with the department that need to be cleaned up as you pointed out in the previous post.

How about the guy not drive his knee into the neck of the man he had in cuffs? That said, I do think a more immediate arrest could have kept things from escalating to the point it did with the protests.

Just a list of people and the things they did when their lives were taken from them. Oh yeah, they do have one thing in common.

More perspective: There are several of these where many more names could be added to each category. We can’t go jogging (#AmaudArbery). We can’t relax in the comfort of our own homes (#BothemSean and #AtatianaJefferson). We can't ask for help after being in a car crash (#JonathanFerrell and #RenishaMcBride). We can't have a cellphone (#StephonClark). We can't leave a party to get to safety (#JordanEdwards). We can't play loud music (#JordanDavis). We can’t sell CD's (#AltonSterling). We can’t sleep (#AiyanaJones) We can’t walk from the corner store (#MikeBrown). We can’t play cops and robbers (#TamirRice). We can’t go to church (#Charleston9). We can’t walk home with Skittles (#TrayvonMartin). We can’t hold a hair brush while leaving our own bachelor party (#SeanBell). We can’t party on New Years (#OscarGrant). We can’t get a normal traffic ticket (#SandraBland). We can’t lawfully carry a weapon (#PhilandoCastile). We can't break down on a public road with car problems (#CoreyJones). We can’t shop at Walmart (#JohnCrawford) . We can’t have a disabled vehicle (#TerrenceCrutcher). We can’t read a book in our own car (#KeithScott). We can’t be a 10yr old walking with our grandfather (#CliffordGlover). We can’t decorate for a party (#ClaudeReese). We can’t ask a cop a question (#RandyEvans). We can’t cash our check in peace (#YvonneSmallwood). We can’t take out our wallet (#AmadouDiallo). We can’t run (#WalterScott). We can’t breathe (#EricGarner). We can’t live (#FreddieGray).

Perspective is interesting...... Next task...search the story about exactly WHO started the destruction in the rioting.

Keep telling yourself that. It is not really accurate, but ok.

I will add; as far as Dr. King is concerned. Would you believe the police response in both situations should have been the same then?

Sure they are; and the biggest difference just may be the skin color of those protesting????? But there are also similarities between the two, and responses to those situations, regardless of where they occur, need to be addressed. But no one here wanted to point out the issues with the armed protests. In fact, the only things I saw were support for them here. Yelling and screaming, while heavily armed inside a State Capitol? Absolutely....is sitting on the ground while being a minority a violent act?

Being the target of the comment; just exactly how is it juvenile to compare to other riots or protests? As someone who has been called out for being "selective" in my criticism by others; I was merely pointing to other riots that have occurred, and excluding the tea party one, that the other riots were never brought up here. I also added the disclaimer at the beginning of the post that I do not condone. Now that I have been called out again. I wonder what exactly was the point of posting about the riots at all? No posts about the murder of Floyd; in fact, the first comment made was AFTER a post about the rioting. I have also noticed that no one addressed the differences in protests I made in a follow up post. How is it that heavily armed militia and protesters can go inside a Statehouse (an illegal act) and yell and scream in the face of law enforcement, while many innocent protesters (excluding the looters and others causing destruction) were tear gassed and attacked by law enforcement in full riot gear (something law enforcement at various Statehouses apparently did not need).

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On a similar note; how does this guy and his friends get away with this (armed; heavily armed INSIDE the Statehouse mind you)? But these unarmed protesters get tear gassed?

Not condoning the riots at all; buuuuuuuuuut