Darren Wilson NOT indicted

[wicked_lord]

So the good news is out, Ferguson Missouri officer NOT INDICTED!

Evidence was clear in this case and he was acquitted on all charges by a grand jury of 12.

Sadly Ferguson, MO is being destroyed by the animals that are protesting and rioting. When will this race issue end? It wont until we get rid of the race baiters.

Tonight my wife and I stopped at a rest area in North Carolina off I-95. My wife put on her raincoat and proceeded to the bathroom as it was pouring down rain and it was pretty dark out except the little lights that the rest area has and as she walked down the sidewalk to the bathrooms she noticed a huge black man standing in the pouring down rain under a tree looking at her. However my wife was not worried as she had a .45 in her jacket pocket. After the restroom she made way back to the truck and woke me up and asked if I needed to use the restroom before she pulls away, I did so I got up and went to the bathroom and upon walking to the bathroom this guy approaches me and asks me for a bottle of water or if I could buy him a drink. He said he was broke down on the interstate and that he talked to some other people and everyone was being racist towards him and even said one guy mumbled 'nig*er' under his breath as he walked away. I told him I would get him a water from my truck upon returning from the bathroom and he agreed. I came out and he was talking to someone else across the parking lot so I just left. Anyway why would this guy be standing out in the pouring down rain with no jacket on and 2 perfectly good buildings (vending area and restroom area) to go into if he was really broke down like he told me he was? There was a janitor inside the building he could have easily asked this guy for help and he would have called the state police to help him if he was stranded. Bottom line is why did he have to mention everyone is being racist? Did he ever think standing in the pouring rain under some trees in a dark area approaching people might steer people clear of him? Nope he never thought of that all he seen was everyone not wanting to help him because he is black. Its sad but true.

[xaGe]

Ferguson is burning as I type this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsA1F9Eb6e4#t=3997

[wicked_lord]

Yes it is. Animals burning down their own town. Most of them dont work anyway and live off the government assistance. All the buildings they are burning such as autozone and taco bell, I seriously hope no one rebuilds in ferguson. Let them suffer as they continue to choose their own fate. The people who arent invovled will eventually find their way out.

[Mindf!3ldzX]

^wow..

[golden_boy]

He shot an unarmed child and was not indicted? Only in America.

Jury trials are incredibly medieval.

Edit: It seems pretty clear that racism is involved.

[wicked_lord]

He shot an unarmed child and was not indicted? Only in America.

Jury trials are incredibly medieval.

Edit: It seems pretty clear that racism is involved.

Did you see any of the evidence? 12 jurors did 3 black and 9 white. All voted NOT to indict. So I am assuming those 3 black jurors were racist too.

The biggest part of the evidence was 'testimony that the unarmed man Michael Brown tried to grab the officers gun during the struggle. If you reach for my gun in a fight I will do what I can to protect it even if this means taking your life. One thing I do know is I am going home whether you do or not.

Also last I knew when you turn 18 you are an adult and as an adult you make your own choices. He chose his fate.

[wicked_lord]

^wow..

Wow what?

[wicked_lord]

Sad part is majority of those people who are rioting and looting probably do not even live in or near ferguson. No reason for the violence.

[PrimalLove]

He shot an unarmed child and was not indicted? Only in America.

Child? He was 18. Legal adult here in the States. Not sure about over the pond. He is also 6'4 and 300 lbs. Certainly a formidable adversary if one is confronted by this man.

Personally I would have liked for there to be a trial. And indeed they could have just charged him and not gone through a grand jury. But in high profile cases like this its not unreasonable or uncommon to go through a grand jury (mostly for political reasons) and they clearly did not believe they had enough evidence for probable cause which is really a significant requirement if you plan be able to prosecute your case in court.

Edit: It seems pretty clear that racism is involved.

I agree that racism does play a part in some situations such as these. But I disagree in this case. If anyone is using the race card its the black community of Ferguson and the current presidential administration. The President and his administration have been using race baiting tactics instead of just staying out of a state issue. What did seem clear to me was that Darren Wilson was almost immediately found guilty in the eyes of the administration and the likes of spokespersons like Al Sharpton without any critical analysis of the evidence or lack thereof. This did not help the situation and likely fueled the fire and is very irresponsible behavior.

Jury trials are incredibly medieval.

Wha? They are in most common law jurisdictions. America's use of it is torn some because of what happened after the American Revolution. In America, its importance is more geared towards keeping state power in check. American's have historically been weary of despotism. Tho I find we are more and more willing to compromise on it everyday. Which is a said thing indeed for our nation.

[wicked_lord]

He shot an unarmed child and was not indicted? Only in America.

Child? He was 18. Legal adult here in the States. Not sure about over the pond. He is also 6'4 and 300 lbs. Certainly a formidable adversary if one is confronted by this man.

Personally I would have liked for there to be a trial. And indeed they could have just charged him and not gone through a grand jury. But in high profile cases like this its not unreasonable or uncommon to go through a grand jury (mostly for political reasons) and they clearly did not believe they had enough evidence for probable cause which is really a significant requirement if you plan be able to prosecute your case in court.

Edit: It seems pretty clear that racism is involved.

I agree that racism does play a part in some situations such as these. But I disagree in this case. If anyone is using the race card its the black community of Ferguson and the current presidential administration. The President and his administration have been using race baiting tactics instead of just staying out of a state issue. What did seem clear to me was that Darren Wilson was almost immediately found guilty in the eyes of the administration and the likes of spokespersons like Al Sharpton without any critical analysis of the evidence or lack thereof. This did not help the situation and likely fueled the fire and is very irresponsible behavior.




Wha? They are in most common law jurisdictions. America's use of it is torn some because of what happened after the American Revolution. In America, its importance is more geared towards keeping state power in check. American's have historically been weary of despotism. Tho I find we are more and more willing to compromise on it everyday. Which is a said thing indeed for our nation.

Agreed with everything said above. Those who live in socialist nations dont know what freedom is about and will try and put their opinions where they dont belong but however i believe in freedom of speech and welcome their opinions. I still have yet to find myself talking about other countries. I dont care about other countries, I care about my country and keep my nose here.

[PrimalLove]

On a personal note, the only thing I did find somewhat strange about this case is how quickly the prosecutor turned the decision over to the grand jury. Anyone that knows about law would have known that the prosecutor could indeed have indicted Darren Wilson and in my mind should have. Instead the decision was quickly handed over to the grand jury. But given the lack of physical evidence and the fact this was a race driven and high profile case as I stated before its not unreasonable for this to happen.

Also would like to note that this does not mean Darren Wilson is innocent or guilt. It just means he will not be indicted for the crime one way or the other.

[Mindf!3ldzX]

Animals burning down their own town. Most of them dont work anyway and live off the government assistance.

no sense in explaining it to you if you can't find the fallacy in the above words.

[wicked_lord]

no sense in explaining it to you if you can't find the fallacy in the above words.

Its the damn truth. If you cant accept that then thats your problem. I work, I dont have time to go riot and loot on the streets. You can think its ignorance all you want if they had jobs they would not be out rioting and looting all night. Some will never understand that millions work hard to pay taxes just to support majority of these people who are destroying what is NOT theirs.

[Mindf!3ldzX]

The truth that you know 'most' live off government assistance? I didn't know it was possible to know over 10,000 people.

[wicked_lord]

The truth that you know 'most' live off government assistance? I didn't know it was possible to know over 10,000 people.

Dont get butt hurt but I never said 10,000 people. They have 21,000 persons living in Ferguson and 13% unemployment rate. You know most of those 13 percent are getting help somehow from local, state or federal government. Hard to live without food and money. Food stamps, cash assistance etc = government assistance. Heck even WIC for that matter is government assistance for prego women.