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In reply to the discussion: Autopsy Shows Michael Brown Was Struck at Least 6 Times [View all]The Magistrate
(95,299 posts)66. Sign-Up Date 11/1/08, Sir....
And all of four posts to its name, two of them here in this thread tonight....
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No coroner worth their salt would use more definitive language in any situation.
stranger81
Aug 2014
#32
What disturbs me is, if his hands were raised, these shots seem to be HEAD SHOT attempts.
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2014
#72
The entry point on top of the head also suggests a surrender, face down position < OR that they
jtuck004
Aug 2014
#149
Why would they step forward to lie, anyway? Maybe you know what happened. n/t
Judi Lynn
Aug 2014
#73
Warning: GRAPHIC video - "...shot him some more while he was on the ground"
BlueCaliDem
Aug 2014
#54
I didn't watch the vid on youtube because I knew the comments would be here.
deafskeptic
Aug 2014
#154
DAFUQQ does that mean? Black mean are like GORILLAS? Please tell me that you're being
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#70
I hope that but Bravenak, girl, I have a problem with folks making comments like that....
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#76
I've noticed some 'ish too and I have made myself a little scarce because I don't want to show my
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#80
It's pathetic that flat out racists, mysogynists and other vermin in human clothing seem to
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#82
You'll get no argument from me....I don't understand why these things get a pass as if it isn't
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#84
I think that we should NOT accept that this is something that inevitable. Let's NOT accept this 'is
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#88
Wow, I didn't know I was one of a set of twins.... NICE TAMEETCHA because I have a BIG ASS
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#90
Me too. Alot of times, I read the trash that is posted get mad as hell, cussing and really
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#92
Girl, Bakersfield is the 3rd ring of hell. The only place I despise more than Bakersfield is
Ecumenist
Aug 2014
#96
I'm still waiting for the poster's explanation, and ready to hit the Alert button.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#112
In this context, it's better to err on the side of sincerity, or else it's cheap insincerity.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#116
Hopefully, it's a sign of healing. The rot has to get cleansed before healing starts.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#118
Keep going. Keep writing. This is ON on so many levels. Pour it out. No more masks.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#122
I think we all feel a bit hopeless right now. I don't know what else to do. Hopeless.
bravenak
Aug 2014
#123
Feeling this. Thank you. I hate that you're made to feel this way. I'm staying mad, FWIW.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#125
Made that clear to all the black and white people I know. Stay strong. Anger is potent right now.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#127
Yep. Some shit that both helps diminish all the other shots and STILL proves premeditation.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#129
And us, too, for learning so slowly. Moving on is what we've done too much of. Tending to wounds is
ancianita
Aug 2014
#131
Hope you're right. I'm pretty old and haven't seen enough colors get pissed to force its end yet.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#133
I thought he was shot in the chest. It still doesn't say how far away he was, though.
freshwest
Aug 2014
#7
Yeah, it's confusing. Maybe it was only one head wound. But really beside the point. There was no
freshwest
Aug 2014
#71
Its one of the guys talking in the background who appently saw what happened....
jonno99
Aug 2014
#21
That's why I have kept my big mouth shut. I just hope they get it right depending upon what truly
WhoWoodaKnew
Aug 2014
#100
Yes his head was bent forward. What will matter will be the path of the bullet.
WCLinolVir
Aug 2014
#26
These idiots actually believed their crackdown would make them HEROES in the white community.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2014
#79
Not sure if the conversation minutes after the event is even accurate. Could be argued as hearsay.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#121
The fatal injury was to the top of his head?? Obviously he was already down,
NorthCarolina
Aug 2014
#120