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yardwork

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1. This verdict gives me hope that we may be seeing a change.

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Original post)

Wed Oct 10, 2018, 06:50 AM

Oct 2018

The introduction of cameras on police has given the general public a window into things that used to be opaque. Attitudes and beliefs may be changing. People, like those on this jury, are beginning to see unjustified police killings for what they are.

If the public's attitude changes, then changes in police behavior may begin.

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Laquan McDonald's Murderer convicted [View all] JustAnotherGen Oct 2018 OP

This verdict gives me hope that we may be seeing a change. yardwork Oct 2018 #1

What about the other cops who lied that McDonald had a knife? 3Hotdogs Oct 2018 #2

We're lucky they convicted the guy who reloaded while Loquan was on the ground ... marble falls Oct 2018 #3

The other officers backed him up. As usual. That's what we're up against. Nitram Oct 2018 #4