Another Florida police officer has shot an unarmed African American. This time, the Florida officer shot and critically wounded a 28-year-old man early Monday during an investigation into a stolen car in Orlando.
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings had little to say about the case besides this, but witnesses claim that the victim, Cedric Bartee, literally had his hands up, begging Sergeant Robert McCarthy not to shoot.
Bartee had his hands in the air, but in spite of this damning detail, during a press conference Monday, Demings said, “I ask everyone to not rush to judgment and allow the investigation to be completed.”
Demings said that “because of the backdrop of everything happening in the country at this time… It’s concerning to me” how people might react to this shooting of an unarmed African American with his hands literally up in the air when he was shot.
Demings came to the defense of Sergeant McCarthy, saying that he only shot Bartee because he failed to comply with police commands. Apparently, this has now become the criterion for when police can use lethal force, even though it has no legal basis.
(Article by Moreh B.D.K.)
So fucking tired
December 10th, 2014
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This is probably my favorite thing I’ve ever made. It’s over guys. I’ve peaked.
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I’m so mad whys my mom up at 6 am this is prime pasta making time n I don’t want to explain myself in spanish
The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety might want to reevaluate their PSA informing people about the dangers of jerking the steering wheel.
lmfao no fuckin way
tbh either way its good advice. jerkin the steering wheel or ur penis.. both r unsafe while driving
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Fake Country Girl Meme
I can’t believe there’s a redneck gatekeeping meme
“Camo” isn’t even a color, like, at all
Perhaps the most terrifying instrument ever devised, the sound of the Death whistle has been described as the “scream of 1000 corpses,” and I can’t help but agree. Listening to the instrument, I was immediately reminded of the screams played in haunted houses crossed with the sound of rushing winds. Records and archaeological evidence indicate the instrument may have been used in ritual sacrifices or funeral ceremonies, though some believe it was a tool for psychological warfare in battle. Engineer Roberto Velázquez Cabrera has made a good deal of information available for English speakers on these singular instruments, and runs an amazing website detailing all sorts of Mexican Aerophones. Functionally, the instrument’s behavior is made clear from its cross section. Air is blown through the tubular mouthpiece, where it generates turbulent noise upon meeting the sharp edge of the primary resonator, the resonator itself generates the harsh tone of the whistle, which is then filtered by the secondary resonator that opens on the bottom of the whistle. By placing their hands around the bottom of the instrument, players can adjust the filtering frequencies, creating the wavering death scream sound. While this truly amazing instrument may be a relic of the past, modern reproductions are available from the Oregon Flute Store for $100. Of course, it’s a bit morbid for a Christmas present, but this seems like an essential tool for an acoustician on Halloween! (News Article by Ancient Origins Original Research and Photo credit Roberto Velazquez Cabrera)
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get to know me meme - [5/10] female characters
↳ buffy summers“Strong is fighting. It’s hard, and it’s painful, and it’s every day. It’s what we have to do.”
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Congressional staffers stage walk out to protest police killings
More than 150 congressional staffers, as well as a few elected officials, walked off the job Thursday afternoon, gathering on the steps of the Capitol to join protests in support of the families of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, two unarmed black men killed by police officers last summer.
This is so beautiful
Happened about 10 minutes ago…
http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/11/politics/walkout-planned-for-congress/index.html
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I needed some practice with different pony looks :)
So here’s dragondicks’ OC Princess Glitter Punch
BONUS:
aw gosh, thank you so much!! You drew her adorably, I love her expressive eyes, and she looks so squishy! :)
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