12 Police Officers Shot, 5 Killed in Dallas

Sure, I'll tell the 47 year old mother of 2 to take MMA classes...

You sound like a tough guy, and I mean that as a compliment, but frankly, I'd bet on the savages we have crawling around in our inner cities (who attack in packs - there is no one on one fights anymore) vs. you and your MMA/military training any day of the week.  They'd tear your limey ass to shreds.

I have NEVER feared for my life when pulled over by a cop. I don't argue with them, keep my hands where they can be seen, listen and follow directions. Then we both go our separate ways. Are there some exceptions to this rule?  I am sure there are but they are VERY few and far between. You look at most of the death by cop shootings and they are people grandstanding who are actually physically fighting with the cop. Yes, right now the Philando Castile shooting looks bad for the cop and probably is but doesn't anyone understand that if you make the cops lives harder and make them fear for their lives they will be MORE likely to shoot first and ask questions later? Put yourself in their shoes.

Follow the law, respect others property and person and guess what, there is a 99.999999999% chance you will not have a problem with a cop. Carry an illegal weapon, threaten or fight people, be belligerent with a cop when they show up and YOU are putting your life on the line. This isn't a video game, there are no extra lives when you fuck up.

Everyone isn't shooting or getting shot here either. It is a segment of our population that live in the inner cities that don't respect our laws or their fellow citizens. They are taught that it is ok to take rather than earn and are told they are victims from childhood. Outside of the cities it is very peaceful. I don't know why anyone would want to be anywhere near some of these neighborhoods. I know all the excuses about how hard it is to pick up and leave but join the military, they will get you out of there quickly and teach respect and a skill. I am sick of the excuses and people crying about how tough it is. It is tough for most of us. Grow a pair and contribute to society and earn rather than take.

I recently read a post on Facebook by an African American woman I used to work with. She was talking about how she's now raising her young boy making sure to teach him how to deal with the police (and not get shot) and how she prays her brother keeps his temper when pulled over, etc.

I know I'll be told I dont get it because Im white, but from as young as I can remember, my parents taught me the very things Trades and DDNY mentioned - when pulled over, keep your cool, hands on the wheel where they can be seen, be respectful, don't get physical with a cop, listen and speak when appropriate, dont argue, etc. It takes some self control at times, but swallow your pride for a few minutes, and deal with things later. You're not going to argue your way, verbally or physically, out of that situation. It should be common sense, right?

I don't think its has anything to do with culture. I think we do fine mixing. I think its all about economics/class distinction.



 

Exactly, the country is far too diversified, far too fractured. There are so many people with different moral standards, different values, the image of family has been shattered and no longer seems important to many people. So many clashing religious views, so much hatred for their fellow man. 

It is funny how certain holidays will make you question what is really going on in this country. With the 4th of July passing I really had to ask myself if I am proud to be an American? What does it even mean to be an American anymore? There are so many different groups all working against each other that this country is splitting at the seems with hate boiling over everywhere. Mixed families are rare, I would have zero problem if my son wanted to date anyone of any ethnicity but to believe this is the majorities viewpoint on the issue is insane. Racism is never going to go away, it is something that natural selection does, we all tend to gravitate to our own kind, whether that is Caucasian, Black, Asian or Hispanic, its amazing that it always happens regardless of a persons upbringing or the setting they are in. 


People who want all guns banished are living in a fairytale world. America is far too large with far too much wealth to be gained. Anyone who does not believe there is not an active and profitable illegal gun market constantly being funneled into this country is extremely naive. So we take the guns away from everyone, and now the criminals are the only ones with access to weapons? I am no gun nut but I do see the value in allowing people to protect themselves. Lets say the liberals get their way and guns become illegal to own and carry in this country. Does anyone think that is really going to stop the mass shootings and the act of violence we just witnessed these past few days? 

TL;DR This country is fucked and there really isn't an answer that will solve our problems.