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From PBS link:Since Mike Brown never put his hands up and said Don't Shoot, the Rams have been asked to apologize.
More than 50% of the witnesses said that he did put his hands up.
What do the newly released witness statements tell us about the Michael Brown shooting PBS NewsHour
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- More than 50 percent of the witness statements said that Michael Brown held his hands up when Darren Wilson shot him. (16 out of 29 such statements)
Speaks to the reliability of many of the witnesses. You cannot get shot in the front of the body when running away from the weapon.
- More than half of the witness statements said that Brown was running away from Wilson when the police officer opened fire on the 18-year-old, while fewer than one-fifth of such statements indicated that was not the case.
St. Louis Rams Come Out with 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' Salute
While taking the field today to play the Oakland Raiders, several St. Louis Rams players decided to mimic the 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' gesture used by many protesters since the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson in nearby Ferguson, Mo. in August.
Despite winning the game, 52-0, the Rams find themselves at the receiving end of fury from many in the fan base as evidenced by some of the comments posted at their Facebook page. This could be the most significant political statement made at a major sporting event since the 'Black Power' salute at the 1968 Sumner Olympics.
St. Louis Rams Come Out with Hands Up Don t Shoot Salute
I'm now a Rams fan! I think this country now needs an honest debate about police brutality, especially against black men and women.
Go Rams!
From PBS link:Since Mike Brown never put his hands up and said Don't Shoot, the Rams have been asked to apologize.
More than 50% of the witnesses said that he did put his hands up.
What do the newly released witness statements tell us about the Michael Brown shooting PBS NewsHour
View attachment 34588
- More than 50 percent of the witness statements said that Michael Brown held his hands up when Darren Wilson shot him. (16 out of 29 such statements)
Speaks to the reliability of many of the witnesses. You cannot get shot in the front of the body when running away from the weapon.
- More than half of the witness statements said that Brown was running away from Wilson when the police officer opened fire on the 18-year-old, while fewer than one-fifth of such statements indicated that was not the case.
Wilson fired at least 12 shots, only 6 hit Brown from 25' away. Trying to hit a moving target is harder than it looks.
Not the first time athletes have made social statements and that's their right.
Sadly, if football players had come out on the field wearing police insignia, RWs would be applauding.
Bottom line, if people disagree with the players actions, they are free to show their disapproval with their wallets and don't go to anymore games, don't buy anymore NFL merchandise, and don't watch anymore football on tv, or at least any of that to do with the Rams.
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A page to express your dislike with the Rams actions about Ferguson Mo. No ignorance, threats or plain stupidity will be tolerated.
Isn't it amusing how the racists express their hatred, claiming "free speech," but when someone the racists disagree with speaks out the racists say they should be disciplined.
Freedom-hating, un-American hypocrites.
It's interesting that these players are revered as athletes and entertainers as long as they keep their mouths shut, but if they exercise their right of free speech, they are suddenly way out of line. What do people think, they exist only to entertaim but have no right to express themselves as other American citizens do?The five players involved have a right to their opinion, the NFL and the team will have to decide if they have a right to do it at a game. The St. Louis PD have a right to their opinion on what the players did, as does the rest of the world.
Usually the NFL frowns on this type behavior, they want football in the limelight, not social issues.
