So I've been garnering quite a bit of criticism for the way I reacted to the news, which I understand. I accept everything that has been said to me and will act upon the critique. Yes, my reaction to the news was a bit...over the top, you might say. Okay okay so I full on went crazy and sounded like those other internet loudmouths, which only makes it worse since these are the people I dislike the most. Yes I was heated that Pewds was gonna appear on one of my favorite shows, and one comment directed at me stated that the post "reaked of jealousy and misplaced teenage angst," which is perhaps the most credible critique I've received thus far. In my defense, these were my first impressions--my initial reaction--to the news. I usually try to keep things civil so as to not come off as a whiny little girl, but I had to get that out of my mind while it was still fresh. And I'll be honest, yes I am jealous of Pewds, I mean, who wouldn't be? The guy makes $4M a year just recording videos of himself wailing and playing video games. He puts hardworking people to shame by making more money in a year than any of us will make in a lifetime--and that's something to take your hat off to. He played his cards right, worked YouTube's system to his favor, and it payed off, so kudos to him. Yes, it should be quite known that I do not like him or his videos. He's not, as they say, my cup of tea. I've yet to watch the latest SP episode and put up my (tempered) reaction to it, so look forward to that. Without further ado, here's today's headliner
So, just another average day at work for the average cop. Clock in, mooch some donuts, pop a few skulls, pretend to feel bad, munch some more donuts, clock out, call it a day. I'm talking about the latest fiasco in our country's ever-perfect system. Eric Garner, the man who was helplessly choked to death lies under the ground while his murderer is off, you guessed it, scott-free. Now before you go off on me for slamming the country's sworn "protectors" once more, I will bat for both teams to keep things fair. Let's start with the copper's defense, shall we?
First of all, yes, Garner should not have been selling loosies in the first place. He knew he was playing with fire, so he brought his punishment upon himself. That right there pretty much set the whole foundation of the cop's defense. Second, yes Eric's...stature, let's call it, heavily contributed to his death (no pun intended). Being in the condition he was, he was bound to receive ten times the damage caused by Pantaleo, so let's not completely blame him for Eric's death.
But...first things first, the fundamental principle in all this is that Pantaleo practiced a form of apprehension that is specifically banned by the NYPD. If the rules say, "Do not chokehold a person," Newsflash, YOU DON'T CHOKEHOLD A PERSON. Oh wait, I forgot, these are cops we're talking about. They don't know, or for that matter care about the meaning of rules, right? As long as they "do their job," they shouldn't care, right? They're just here to serve and protect, rules don't matter, right? That's what the court is saying in not indicting this guy. By letting him free, the court is basically saying that the cop rules are just there for show, just to please the people. Anyway, furthermore, if the cops know that this guy has clear, obvious health issues, even if you know you can break the rules with no consequence, you still DO NOT CHOKEHOLD HIM. You know you could've found some other way to apprehend him. A quick shove against the wall would've sufficed, you know. Pushing him against the hood of your squad car wouldn't have been a bad idea, either. But hey, I'm not a cop. I'm no "hero." There's no way in hell a peasant like me would know better than an educated, professional murderer--erm, police officer. What do I know, right? Screw me, right? Anyway, getting off track again. Garner clearly gasped, not one, not two, not three, not five, but seven times that he could not breathe. Sure, if he wasn't able to breathe, he damn straight wouldn't have been able to talk, I'll give them that. But if he was saying that as a way to prevent from not being able to breathe, the cops had the moral obligation to at least loosen their clutches on him. But wait, I forgot. These guys do not know the definition of "moral." I'm so sorry for assuming. I should've known that they don't know--or care--about right or wrong. Just "serve and protect," right? Just being our "saviors," right?
I could go on and on about how easy it is for the popo to get away with murder and how flawed and ridiculously stupid (to say the least) our system is, but then I'd just be talking in circles. We all should know by now that there's no going back for these people. "Shoot first, ask questions later" is now the law of the land, and we all must obey, else we're next to get a bullet in our head or arms around our necks. So say hello to the "newly freshened up grand reopening overhaul" of our protectors. Make sure you say it right though. Repeat after me, everyone, "Hands up. Heads down. Cops are here to save our town."
End of rant. I tried my best to keep it civil this time. Tried. Well anyway, thanks for reading peeps, and I wish you all the best of luck out there. Just keep your hands up and your heads down, do as your told (or not) and you'll live to see another day. Yes, I will say that we should just stop breaking the law, too. The reason these people become worse and worse is because crime becomes worse and worse. If we all just behaved more, maybe we wouldn't have to deal with these kinds of consequences. But again, there's really no going back for the popo. Remember, "shoot first, ask questions later." As always, stay up to date, stay safe, share this story with your peeps, and have a good one everyone.
I close this post with the latest masterpiece by Three Days Grace, the only rock band I've listened to since day 1. Enjoy.
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