Armed Citizens Are Attempting To Stop Looters In Minneapolis! “Justice For Floyd But We Don’t Support Looting”

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[–]Tom_Bombadil 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

I know someone who lives in downtown St. Paul. He sent me a photo of burning building that he took form his backyard. It was an image of the flames rising above the trees at night, as the building was below the treeline.

He watched from two blocks away as the police allowed looters to rob an autoparts store. The police stood on the street corners around the police station, and he could see looters running out of the side of the building, and the back of the building. It was obvious that they could too.

The police weren't protecting businesses.

They were allowing the looting as they ignored it.

This is a manufactured situation that is deliberately intended to draw media attention away from lockdown.

[–][deleted] 5 insightful - 3 fun5 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 3 fun -  (3 children)

I imagine that the cops are scared shitless. They had to call in the national guard and everything. I hate cops/DEA agents, but don't blame them for not wanting to risk their lives to save fucking Target.

[–]JasonCarswell 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Obviously I wasn't there, but I suspect they certainly could have done something to stop it. Even making a gesture to stop it, whether they planned to carry through, would have likely made a difference. In short, I think you're giving them too much credit. This is their fucking job - allegedly. Firemen risk their lives (within reason), and the police are not paid to stand around and watch crime - unless it serves their totalitarian purpose, funding, etc.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 4 fun1 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 4 fun -  (1 child)

Some of those armed citizens are having a busy evening, I'm sure.

Maybe someone could bring some fireworks, or something if things quiet down there.

Just to help pass the time...

[–]JasonCarswell 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

You know, to calm folks down.