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SummerSnow

(12,608 posts) Sat Dec 6, 2014, 08:01 PM Dec 2014

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here is a list of things not to do when you are around the cops (thugs)

Last edited Sat Dec 6, 2014, 09:22 PM - Edit history (1)

1. do not have you hand in your pockets
2. do not pull out your nail clipper, forget that hangnail for now.
3. do not pull out your cellphone, let it go to voice-mail.
4. do not pull out your inhaler
5. do not let your kids play with water pistols
6. do not take the stairs if you know they are in your building.
7. do not raise your hands up, its a threatening gesture.
8. do not answer your door for the police if you are holding a video game controller.
9. do not stand around in one spot too long, makes them nervous
10. if you disagree with them you are considered disorderly and will be shot
11. don't breathe was added
12. and don't smile or smirk
13. don't frown or grimace
14. don't use a water-hose to water your grass cause someone may call 911 and say youre holding a gun
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/06/1221732/-Unarmed-Man-Shot-And-Killed-By-Police-While-Watering-Plants

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here is a list of things not to do when you are around the cops (thugs) (Original Post) SummerSnow Dec 2014 OP

Do not smile. It looks threatening. bravenak Dec 2014 #1

Yes. thats number 11 SummerSnow Dec 2014 #2

But also do not have a grim or negative expression. subterranean Dec 2014 #4

This is a perfect example of cops escalating a non-violent incident indie9197 Dec 2014 #5

AND donco Dec 2014 #3

bravenak

(34,648 posts)

1. Do not smile. It looks threatening.

Reply to SummerSnow (Original post)

Sat Dec 6, 2014, 08:06 PM

Dec 2014

Do not grimace, even if they have just shot you. Makes you look like a demon.

SummerSnow

(12,608 posts)

2. Yes. thats number 11

Reply to bravenak (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 6, 2014, 08:31 PM

Dec 2014

subterranean

(3,427 posts)

4. But also do not have a grim or negative expression.

Reply to bravenak (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 6, 2014, 09:07 PM

Dec 2014

That's what led to trouble for these two young black men:

indie9197

(509 posts)

5. This is a perfect example of cops escalating a non-violent incident

Reply to subterranean (Reply #4)

Sun Dec 7, 2014, 12:43 AM

Dec 2014

I am really amazed by how often they get away with this. Cops are out of control and there needs to be a major overhaul of the oversight on police.

donco

(1,548 posts)

3. AND

Reply to SummerSnow (Original post)

Sat Dec 6, 2014, 08:53 PM

Dec 2014

don't breathe.

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