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He was a Democrat who was shot by a socialist. A little more than 50 years after his death, coincidentally now about 75% of Democrats are socialists. Strange how that worked out.

The ethnicity question is on there for identification purposes.

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... and there is no requirement that the person had to be armed. There is no requirement that the person intended to kill an officer or anyone else. There only requires a reasonable belief of serious bodily injury, not death.

An officer, just like any other person, can you deadly force when a person in that situation would reasonably believe it is needed. In the case of an officer the Supreme Court of the United States says it it must be viewed from the eyes of an officer and not a civilian.

I have never sided with the officer. I have never said on any forum that he is not guilty or that he was justified. I have no clue. Apparently some people are seeing evidence that I have not seen and I would like to view it. Twice above you said that the video shows no justification. The video shows absolutely nothing. It shows a woman gives her opinion after the incident is over. That is why I am asking anyone for some rationale to draw the conclusion that the video shows anything. Opinion? Sure, everyone is entitled to any thoughts without any justification. This is a discussion forum however and I am curious why (and I am fairly certain that I will never get an answer) anyone thinks the girlfriend's video has anything to do with the events leading up to the officer being guilty of anything. The officer might be completely guilty or he might be completely innocent. The burden is on the state to prove guilt. Has anyone seen any evidence on video that shows the officer is guilty? If not, what would a guilty verdict be based on..... other than bias? So a person can believe that the officer is 100%. Great!!! I was wondering why. I don't think that is asinine.

I could find nothing released to the public that I am aware of that shows the officer did anything wrong at all. What "on the surface" makes you think he is guilty? Hutch? They only evidence that I have seen against the officer is a girlfriend's testimony. Her video however that everyone thinks is so much against the officer, has him under extreme stress having your shot someone and if I remember right saying something like I told him not to move. That is not under cool reflection with time to talk with the lawyer and get your story straight. Watch the video, it is pure emotion. I understand people have an opinion. I'm just curious of what makes people think the officer is guilty other than just being a police officer.

I did. I assumed that if the DA took this to trial and there was actual evidence of wrongdoing by the officer other than his word against a girlfriend.

I am thinking a questionable post but I will pose the same thing to you. What video do you know where it shows the incident before and during the shooting? I did not know they released such a video and would like to see it. It might change my opinion.

What video are you talking about? The only video that I have seen was after-the-fact when his girlfriend broadcast it. Maybe you can point out a video that shows everything you said before the shooting actually took place. If not then it is nothing but speculation. As far as they're being no gun or not seeing a gun, there is never a requirement for a weapon even to be produced in order to lawfully use deadly force.

So when you want to go shooting? I have been a police firearms instructor since 1992 (FBI firearms instructor course), been teaching basic and tactical firearms at the academy for over 20 years, qualified on machine guns, spent 10 years on SWAT, own several firearms and am a Glock factory certified armorer. Other than that, I don't know much about them.

So I assume that with no evidence, you believe just the opposite? You have no idea what the officer saw in this case but you know that he is wrong. A jury looked at the evidence and said that there was not enough evidence to convince them of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. It is interesting that you accuse a different opinion of to "believe" it with no evidence... while you are doing exactly the same thing.

That sounds great... but from my experience, it is just the opposite. A lot of the people that I know with one gun (including some police officers) have one just because and they aren't really gun people.

While we were going to the Moon, the Russians were secretly sending a space colony to Mars. Let the Americans think they won the space race .........

I have a gun but it's OK because I have a permit does not stop a person from having to comply with a police officer's orders. Don't move means......... don't move.

Are you really looking for a handgun? I know someone that knows a lot about them with no nonsense. Especially not, "This is what I carry so it is the best".

No big deal. I am sure there are some Republicans that might suggest that stupid liberal professors should be shot.

It is a good thing that the federal government is protecting us from the gasoline fumes that come out of a gas can. Of course you can buy a kit that reverts it back to the old style (but there is a warning on the kit not to use it for that )................

I can recommend a very good razor, cheaper than my favorite brand which is the 5 blade Gillette Fusion. That is an awesome blade, smooth as silk and rarely nicks at all. At least for about 3 shaves them it is $5 for another........... Then I discovered another. I use one of their blades, it lasts at least 7 days and is half the price (or less) than the Fusion. With twice as many uses (at least) and half the price, it is cost effective about 25% that of the Fusion.... and it is smoother. I cannot make it cut me. It can only be purchased online. It cost me $10 a month for blades that are smoother then $5 every third day.

Just don't cut yourself shaving.............

It is like seat belts. It seems like everyone claims to know someone that died "only because of a seat belt". Meanwhile, for every person like that, 5,000 were saved. 15,000 people saved from a heart attack or stroke..... but 3,000 might have died because.........

Every president to some extent would like to be a dictator. The only problem with that is that the Constitution stands in the way.

Yeah, the media always wants you to answer questions that they think you should answer. I have done interviews both for print and television and they believe that every question should be answered completely. Sorry but it doesn't nor should it be that way. It seems like they believe that freedom of the press means it is mandatory that we answer everything. NOT!! I have no problems with the article and if he wants to answer them I believe it would be in his best interest but if so, he'd better not lie. If he doesn't, great.

I believe that is almost exactly what I said. Intentions are relevant from my perspective. Honor is one thing but we don't owe anyone anything. As I said, I am all for the principal allowing him to do so. I am also all for him holding the line and not making an "exception" for him. I have had more bullets fired at me up close and personal than most members of the military and I don't think I am owed anything. In my opinion. Everyone is entitled to theirs.

I think the funniest part is New Tobie and others of his ilk (of which there are many across the country) that somehow think that continued posting of stupid Trump tricks offends conservatives. It is like they think they are hurting our feelings. PLEASE NO, QUIT HURTING HIM!! Hahahaha.............. The "your guy" stuff is pure comedy. Trump is not a bit hit with the GOP or conservatives in general. Until the very end of the primary when everyone dropped out, Trump could only carry about 30% of the GOP support and a lot of that was Democrat crossover (as we saw in the election). So in reality, Trump never had more than about 12% of actual support among voters but won on the less of evils. What he is not is he is not Hillary. Now THAT is funny. So now for the next three and a half years we will see stupid threads and stupid news articles about stupid things that Trump does or says. Awesome! Thanks for the crappy coronation candidate you Dems put up.