HunkaFunk
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7/25/2009 7:43:05 PM
I agree. Racial profiling IS a problem in this country, as is "class" profiling, and this incident has brought it to the forefront. I think that Mr. Gates was arrested because he may have insulted the police officer. So what! He was pissed off, and had every right to be! Police can have a chip on their shoulder, and insulting them, knocks the chip off. But come on! the guy proved who he was, maybe with a few "talk to your momma outside" comments, but he had every right to spew some angst. This just proves that you can be arrested in your own home, for insulting the police.
I've been insulted by the police....What could I do about it...nothing! Once, I ran out of gas on the freeway in bitter cold, because my rider didn't bring his portion of gas money. I scrounged up change, and was sending him to walk to the nearest gas station, when two State Patrol cars pulled up. They both came to the window, and asked what was going on. when I told them we ran out of gas, one of them said to the other "Jesus Christ, I thought only women run out of gas" Cute huh? I just kept my mouth shut, for fear of getting hassled for saying the wrong thing. Power really does corrupt.
TF
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