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In reply to the discussion: #AltonSterling killed for selling CDs in Baton Rouge (WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO) [View all]Shandris
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#AltonSterling killed for selling CDs in Baton Rouge (WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO) [View all]
ChisolmTrailDem
Jul 2016
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Well I don't find that funny at all. SMH at some people. Thanks for the explanation, Shandris.
ChisolmTrailDem
Jul 2016
#21
There was no need to shoot him. They had him down and shot him point blank range.
uppityperson
Jul 2016
#7
Even if Alton was doing something untoward, they had him on the ground and then...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jul 2016
#22
"...the cops are sure to be cleared of any wrongdoing" ... yup. One of my initial thoughts upon...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jul 2016
#19
It's almost as if there's a edict for police to just go ahead and kill any black person...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jul 2016
#27
LA governor just announced that the investigation will be conducted by DOJ. nt
ChisolmTrailDem
Jul 2016
#33
That's at least more positive news than the Tamir Rice, Eric Garner or John Crawford cases.
HughBeaumont
Jul 2016
#36
Yup, that's exactly what it looks like. DOJ is taking the investigation. nt
ChisolmTrailDem
Jul 2016
#35