Many many years ago there was a rumor a march/riot was going to happen in a small area called Old Orchard. No real reason was given except it was a time in our country that black power was on the rise.
People who lived in the area and others decided if this was going to happen they would protect their property. At that time "Central Hardware" was in business and located I think on Big Bend @ Lindbergh. Their was a run on Shotguns and the store sold out was the rumor. People in Old Orchard took up places on rooftops ready to defend the area.
What happened, nothing, no march, no riots and the trouble passed with no one injured. What this showed was just the possible use of force made people think and thank goodness they decided not to cause trouble.
Today we let them riot, burn cars, steal from stores and police won't stop it. They are afraid they will be changed with something while they have to watch these thugs destroy business, lives, cars and steal from the very stores that support their community.
This last problem in St Louis, the rioters went to the Mayors home, threw paint and broke windows. How Damn stupid as the Mayor has no control over what happened nor the trial outcome. The dirt bags just wanted to cause trouble. This would be a good place to use rubber bullets. Arrest a few, put their butts in the city workhouse for a few days till they make bail.
It is now time put a stop to this and if that means HARSH measures to do so, then do it. When the riots start and peaceful demonstrations stop, the police need to use harsh measures to bring control to the area. Rubber bullets, gas, pepper spray and if they feel their lives are in danger, then deadly force MUST be an option the police have. When you read about Bricks being thrown we all know they can kill someone and the person throwing should understand they may be shot. NO liability should be placed on the officer who pulled the trigger.
RIOTS MUST BE MEET WITH SUPERIOR FORCE AND DEADLY FORCE MAY BE NECESSARY AT TIMES. OUR POLICE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE DEADLY FORCE IF THEY FEEL THEIR LIVES ARE THREATENED.
If the rioters know they could die, maybe they would think twice. Remember, it could also go the other way and the rioters come armed with guns. If that would happen, God help us all.
People who lived in the area and others decided if this was going to happen they would protect their property. At that time "Central Hardware" was in business and located I think on Big Bend @ Lindbergh. Their was a run on Shotguns and the store sold out was the rumor. People in Old Orchard took up places on rooftops ready to defend the area.
What happened, nothing, no march, no riots and the trouble passed with no one injured. What this showed was just the possible use of force made people think and thank goodness they decided not to cause trouble.
Today we let them riot, burn cars, steal from stores and police won't stop it. They are afraid they will be changed with something while they have to watch these thugs destroy business, lives, cars and steal from the very stores that support their community.
This last problem in St Louis, the rioters went to the Mayors home, threw paint and broke windows. How Damn stupid as the Mayor has no control over what happened nor the trial outcome. The dirt bags just wanted to cause trouble. This would be a good place to use rubber bullets. Arrest a few, put their butts in the city workhouse for a few days till they make bail.
It is now time put a stop to this and if that means HARSH measures to do so, then do it. When the riots start and peaceful demonstrations stop, the police need to use harsh measures to bring control to the area. Rubber bullets, gas, pepper spray and if they feel their lives are in danger, then deadly force MUST be an option the police have. When you read about Bricks being thrown we all know they can kill someone and the person throwing should understand they may be shot. NO liability should be placed on the officer who pulled the trigger.
RIOTS MUST BE MEET WITH SUPERIOR FORCE AND DEADLY FORCE MAY BE NECESSARY AT TIMES. OUR POLICE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE DEADLY FORCE IF THEY FEEL THEIR LIVES ARE THREATENED.
If the rioters know they could die, maybe they would think twice. Remember, it could also go the other way and the rioters come armed with guns. If that would happen, God help us all.
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