City officials considering body cameras for police officers

[Denim Chicken]

I used to run from the cops. Nowadays, I chase them....

That sounds like a tag line for a movie, lol.

 

[BigStar]

Hey, man, not everyone appreciates us, so thanks. There are some on this board who ridicule my efforts. But, it's nice to hear that some get what it's all about, and that is to counter our deteriorating civil liberties. You're completely right when you say they use the WOT and the PIC to erode civil liberties. We don't think this is a political issue. It's an issue that effects everyone, whether they know it or not. And yeah, I complain, but I also act rather than react. We call it "direct action". It's actually very empowering to take some of that power back. With the camera, we have the control. And we go out in numbers so they can't fabricate stories. I'm on two fronts, but I'll only speak of the cop watch thing we do here. I suggest a reading for anyone who is interested in the issue. It's called "The Rise of the Warrior Cop" by Radly Balko. He was a speaker at a Summit we did as was the controversial Bobby Seale. We're just getting started, but chapters of our group are popping up everywhere. And we hope to have 100 or so in various counties around the nation within a few years. I help spearhead launching some of those chapters, along with help from other activists. It really is important, I think, especially with the way things are going nowadays on all sides of the debate. Everyone is effected. So thanks for the "thank you". I appreciate that, not because I want notoriety, but because I'm glad to know some actually get why we do what we do.

Cheers!

Sheep don;t like Wolves calling out the other Wolves There simple lives are going as thought, WHY ARE YOU MESSING WITH THAT? I have to care about something that may not directly AFFECT ME??? Get outta here, we are proud conservative folk round here, got mine, ***! Don't ever let the strong conservative lazy mentality that has permeated current US culture interfere with your convictions. You don't change things from the inside, you just become part of the pack.

 

[BigStar]

That sounds like a tag line for a movie, lol.

"I use to run from the cops, now I got to the point where I'm fed up and POP AT THE COPS"

Tommy Wright III (underground Memphis rapper)

Do we want the US to turn into a 3rd world police state? McCoy doesn't!

 

[BigStar]

Also, I noticed you are from DC. I was trying to help a local activist there get out of prison with an attorney I had been referred to up there. But the weirdest thing happened and the guy plead guilty out of the blue. Now he goes back for sentencing in January, which I'm totally bummed about. I was on the horn with his mom and we were trying to get him out and the next day he pleads guilty. Total surprise to all of us behind the scenes working on getting him counsel. But I assume he had a reason. I hate that his "friends'' took advantage of him while he was down (stole his legal defense donations). But I love that guy and what he does. PM me if you want to chat it up anytime.

Sometimes even activists get extorted to take pleas. I wouldn't take it personally, there was probably some other variable involved that led to the plea and doesn't negate your positive actions leading up until that point.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Sometimes even activists get extorted to take pleas. I wouldn't take it personally, there was probably some other variable involved that led to the plea and doesn't negate your positive actions leading up until that point.

Especially activists. I assume you know who I'm speaking of?

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

And...everyone is protected by the 1st amendment to film public officials in a public space (for anyone who wants to take the power back).

 

[BigStar]

Especially activists. I assume you know who I'm speaking of?

AK? He was in the news recently, but I didn't know of this situation specifically. I didn't know he took a plea until I just goggled it actually. I was speaking historically around DC, this new method is innovative and important as well (and brings the needed media attention) that is generally lacking with such causes.

 

[BigStar]

AK has balls the size of...........your balls "Delocated"

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

AK? He was in the news recently, but I didn't know of this situation specifically. I didn't know he took a plea until I just goggled it actually. I was speaking historically around DC, this new method is innovative and important as well (and brings the needed media attention) that is generally lacking with such causes.

Yes, AK. Love that guy.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

That sounds like a tag line for a movie, lol.

Chasing the Cops featuring Steven Seagal