Freddie Gray & Baltimore, MD

[Purplelady1040]

This Baltimore mother is more like most of the good people there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRlmCf1Kj2o&feature=player_embedded

Yes, she is! My thoughts are regardless of skin color, you act like a thug, break the law, you get what you deserve! With that being said, I don't want to see anyone get killed but if one has to protect themselves regardless of whether they are a law officer or not, then that person should protect themselves from those who want to cause harm!

[libby]

I was home yesterday, and watched it unfold on different channels. I only have one observation: I understand why the police held back, didn't try to stop the thugs. That said much much more than trying to chase them down, or stop the looting and trashing and burning of police cars, and it showed more respect for the mourning family in funeral services just a few blocks away. There was an incredible amount of looting -- one channel's news team followed them around, keeping their distance while filming them running in and out, especially the CVS, with what appeared to be garbage bags full of their loot. One 'young lady' was caught in almost a full frontal view as she scurried along with two full bags -- didn't have a clue she was being filmed. Another team filmed some looters with a sack full of what appeared to be drugs taken from the CVS.

[Henry Hawk]

This Baltimore mother is more like most of the good people there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRlmCf1Kj2o&feature=player_embedded

I LOVE THAT MOTHER!!!  (Not trying to sound repulsive)....Seriously, THAT is fantastic!  More parents need to respond harshly to their kids who was involved in this.....very, very cool.  This video made my day...

[Palehorse]

Just making an observation, but I am almost certain, that those "Thugs" that are destroying a city, are NOT REPUBLICANS..........and more than likely are going to vote democrat. 

Not making this out to anything other than an observation....

That is nothing more than speculation fueled by whatever news source you've chosen to use to learn about what happened in Baltimore, and their own personal spin on the whole debacle.

What I find more telling surrounding all of this is the fact that there were DAYS of peaceful protesting that preceded what took place last night, and nowhere near the level of coverage of that was undertaken. Not until miscreants, fueled by the inflammatory statements and words spoken by those with nefarious intention, took it upon themselves to rape and pillage the businesses and community did we start seeing wide-spread and televised coverage of the matter.

I walked into a local establishment here on my way home from work, and it was on the big screen tv there. I at first thought it was coverage of yet another disaster in a third world country until I saw the crawler on the video. I just shook my head in disgust as the cashier rang up my purchase, and left for home.

There is no excuse for such destructive behavior in such situations.

This morning I was "treated" to an on screen rant undertaken by Ray Rice, and all I could think of was in what reality did he think his approach and demeanor were going to have any kind of impact upon those who were the root cause of what took place yesterday? He is a thug himself! (And needs to count himself lucky if the "gangs" alleged to have plans to kill police officials don't make him a a target too!)

Then there's the MLB game being played to NO fans tomorrow night against the Chicago White Sox. WTF?! They've already cancelled two games against the White Sox there, so why don't they just fly to Chicago and play a double-header one day and the third game the next, and let Chicago's fans have the opportunity to see the two teams play, and generate some damn revenue instead of just statistics? 

Then there's the stuff the media does not show us that took place.



Here's a kid handing out water to the police, and others handing out sandwiches as well. . .

They're NOT all thugs, but the thugs are making life exponentially difficult for everyone. . . 

[Purplelady1040]

Agreed PH!!
The media never shows the people who do good or the law officers who also do good!

[Palehorse]

"If our society really wanted to solve the problem, we could; it's just that it would require everybody saying, 'this is important; this is significant.' And, that we don't just pay attention to these communities when a CVS burns, and we don't just pay attention when a young man gets shot or has his spine snapped, but we're paying attention all the time because we consider those kids our kids." —President Obama on the situation in Baltimore:

[Palehorse]

"If our society really wanted to solve the problem, we could; it's just that it would require everybody saying, 'this is important; this is significant.' And, that we don't just pay attention to these communities when a CVS burns, and we don't just pay attention when a young man gets shot or has his spine snapped, but we're paying attention all the time because we consider those kids our kids." —President Obama on the situation in Baltimore:

This approach also needs to include the media! (And the following are the words of one of my sisters in reply to my posting of the above within social media)

Palehorse's Sister:

We are still responsible for our actions to some degree. Cities should not burn. No excuses. That being said, the media is so much of the problem. They sensationalize so much and do not focus on the right things. They are no longer objective at a time when individuals consume information too readily, not checking facts, and without thinking critically. As a society, we must demand the honest, non accusatory dialogues on diversity, race, and gender issues and most of all this serious and tragic trending we've seen that is stereotyping. Furthermore we must demand objective, non sensationalistic reporting from our media. They must not be used as a source for any information without validation.

And....this isn't simply a race issue. It's also a power and socio-economic issue to some degree. Very complex. So let's not over simplify in ANY way, but address each piece. I'm also concerned at the negativity and stereotyping occurring (within and toward) our law enforcement and military. These people lay their asses in the line EVERYDAY. They see ugly, ugly things. It is not surprising the(y) succumb to issues of profiling and stereotyping. We must SUPPORT them, giving them the tools they need to do the job we value so highly--or should value.

I couldn't agree any stronger with every word you posted sis. Your thoughts parallel my own on this!

[Henry Hawk]

First of all my comment was said tongue and cheek, just taking a jovial stab at my liberal buddies here.

Secondly, I agree with the horses sisters remarks, spot on!

Thirdly, I think the mayor of Baltimore is a real idiot

And lastly, I think the vast majority of those in Baltimore are good people, like in most cities across this land....it just takes a few morons to create a bad image. I have witnessed this too many times.

[Palehorse]

. . .
Thirdly, I think the mayor of Baltimore is a real idiot

. . .

No question there! What a jackwagon! 

[Purplelady1040]

I agree with your sister also PH!!

[Bo D]

The part of the Baltimore protests you haven't seen

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/04/28/baltimore-protests-peaceful/26510645/

http://mic.com/articles/116702/10-images-of-the-baltimore-riots-you-won-t-be-seeing-on-tv

[Bo D]

My daughter lives in Baltimore and works at Johns Hopkins in downtown Baltimore. She road her motorcycle to work Monday morning. On the way home that evening she came up on an intersection blocked by a group of protesters. When they saw her Hopkins Nurse ID, they parted and formed a barricade for her to drive safely through. Nonetheless, she was very shaken by the incident. I'll bet she'll not ride the bike downtown for a while.

[Locutus]

Wow!  Scary when things we see on TV strike that close to home for some folks we know, even if it's only from this online venue.  Glad your daughter got through there safe, and it's refreshing to know that the protestors had some respect for a medical professional. 

[Bo D]

Wow!  Scary when things we see on TV strike that close to home for some folks we know, even if it's only from this online venue.  Glad your daughter got through there safe, and it's refreshing to know that the protestors had some respect for a medical professional.

Thanks!

You know ... I watched the coverage on TV Monday evening and I saw a lot of that. Even the TV crews commented how curious it was. During the riots, there was traffic on the streets and the protesters seemed to be helping directing traffic through the intersections.

[Purplelady1040]

My daughter lives in Baltimore and works at Johns Hopkins in downtown Baltimore. She road her motorcycle to work Monday morning. On the way home that evening she came up on an intersection blocked by a group of protesters. When they saw her Hopkins Nurse ID, they parted and formed a barricade for her to drive safely through. Nonetheless, she was very shaken by the incident. I'll bet she'll not ride the bike downtown for a while.

Glad your daughter made it safely.