It is what it is

Thing is, we have people who yap everyone's ear off about what is right and what is wrong- There is no middle and what does that get us? Not a stinkin thing- Assult Rifles should be banned for there is absolutely no reason for them to be in the hands of anyone in the City but the Police and the military! Nutter needs to act on his word or he will wind up like that looser John Street!

It does make you sick seeing 12 year olds talking about how they are going to shoot this and smack that because that child that just uttered those very words can't read. Instead of them being so focused on what that rapper is saying they could careless about what is going on in school. Their parents aren't getting high they're working 5 jobs to take care of them. Expecting them to be going to school, instead of the the parents keep getting sent to court and having to pay court fees. The children that deside not to go to school should be punished, and treated the same way. Make them work to pay the court fees, and see how hard it actually is. Letting the kids go is allowing them to think that is okay. STOPPING LETTING PEOPLE OFF THE HOOK SO EASY.

Ok, here we go again. Yet another excesssive force incident concerning Philadelphia police. Of course there is no doubt that this was excessive force and police brutality. Did you see the video footage of the arrests. I saw it. It was absolutely ridiculous how the swarm of police officers beat and stomped those two suspects after they were subdued.

Let me somehow broaden the aspect of the incident by annalizing the situation through the perspective of the police involved. I do believe that the Philadelphia police are very frustrated. They are frustrated with the continuous disregard for the law by the gun-toting criminals infesting the city streets. Philadelphia police are angry and on edge concerning the aggravated assaults and deaths of their comrads. The recent death of Officer Liczbinski has infuriated and fueled an all out attack on those who are suspected of committing any criminal mischief in the city.

In behalf of the police involved, I do sympathize with them concerning the death of one of their own. But, I absolutely do not agree with the manner of the arrest of the two "Black" suspects. There is something called "protocol" that the police are very aware of concerning arrest precedure. That was absolutely not an example of it.

Not only were the men not resisting arrest, they were stomp, kicked, and batonned while hand -cuffed. I'm not saying that suspects of a shooting should be wrapped in a blanket and given hot chocolate when their apprehended, but, fourteen police officers beating the crap out of two defenseless people is a bit over-zealous.

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between police and suspects.

Personally, I think one reason for the climb in criminal activity in the nations cities abroad are the lack of oppurtunity within. The nations economy is in distress which limits the access of reasonably waged employment. And, the largest contributing factor for the choice to commit crime is caused by the vast disconcern for Americas ex-felons. It is evident that after someone serves time for a crime they are no longer accepted back into the American community with equal citizenship. They are refused the right to vote. they are constantly monitored with probation or parole. And, the largest obstacle that hinders them from becoming a productive citizen is the lack of employment oppuntinity.

In fact, 87% of employers do criminal backround checks. That's huge. No, I don't think that someone that was convicted for being a pedaphile should be employed at a day-care facility. But, I also think that every ex-convict should have an equal oppurtunity for employment as any non-convicted individual. Nowadays most employment applications take a "catch 22" appraoach to hiring new employees. They ask if you were ever convicted of a crime? If you say "yes", what is the likelihood that you will be hired verses someone without a criminal record? If you answer "no", and it is revealed that you have a criminal record, the application is voided due to false information.

So, this is a perfect example of every action having a reaction concerning the cause and effect of citizen and police co-existence. The police in this situation were wrong as two left sh

to jeebs1707,

What you just said is untrue about jobs. If they look hard enough, they will find a job. I worked at a place that would hire ex-cons as long as they didn't lie about it on the job app. Everyone deserves a second chance, but you can't continue to lie about who you are and expect to get a job.

Amen flyerspac!!! My sentiments exactly! My kids get mad at me because their friends can stay out however late they want, can do what they want. I don't care. They will thank me someday. Kids these days are out of control. The government needs to mind their own business when it comes to raising our children. There is a big difference between abuse/neglect and discipline. They are my children and if I feel they need a good ole ass whooping then that is my business as they are MY children. The first time my youngest child told me to shut up he got smacked across the mouth. And guess what, he's never tried it a second time. He never hit me either. I see so many kids hitting their parents when they don't get what they want just to hear the parent say "don't do that, it's not nice". I'm the parent, I'll be damned if my kid is going to rule the roost. I teach my kids there are consequences for their poor choices and they are taught to stand up and take responsibility for their actions.

Guns,knives,sticks,bottles,rocks,or even baseball bats don't hurt people,people do.Let the punishment fit the crime.Then see what happens.

Lacitizen,

Enough is enough but who will listen? Not those bleeps in office thats for sure-