Killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta last night proves America’s system of policing is irrevocably broken. A 27-year-old falling asleep at a Wendy’s drive-through does not deserve death! And no, there is not even one excuse for it that should be tolerated by a civilized society.
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You “don’t know” if killing him was justified given that he was driving drunk? What country do you think this is?!
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Replying to @stinkytcat1
It was still the policeman’s responsibility to de-escalate the situation. There are many ways of doing that short of lethal force.

Jun 13, 2020 · 11:35 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson @stinkytcat1
You can't de-escalate someone. That comes from within, and I would think you'd know that. His violent reaction to being arrested and stealing, shooting taser put him at risk to others.
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He was not drunk and belligerent; he was drunk and asleep! What black man in America would not be panicked at this point when confronted by police arrest? He tried to run, which is wrong but understandable now. He hadn’t hurt anyone; he’d fallen asleep at a Wendy’s drive-through!
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They were not tried.
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