Anonymous
07/12/2016 11:31
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
Anonymous wrote:
She is reacting emotionally. She needs to think about this rationally. I don't think that killing those cops advanced whatever cause this man was trying to bring attention to. In fact it may have harmed the cause. A martyr gives up his life for a cause. True. But I'm not sure a true martyr would kill random cops . . . wouldn't the martyr kill someone who was identified as a "bad cop" in order to help his "cause"? If the feeling is that all cops are bad, how is law and order ever going to come to those areas where this is the widespread belief? If people do not cooperate with cops, cops will not cooperate with people. What did the martyr believe should replace cops? Was there a real solution being put forward by the martyr (outside of destruction)?
I just saw it as raw anger . . . not pinpointed at a real problem or guilty party.
There are no martyrs. There are some heroes. Some unsung heroes are the people who made that robot. And, of course, the police. If anything this guy did more to further respect for police and the danger they are in every day.
+1
Anonymous
07/12/2016 11:22
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
She is reacting emotionally. She needs to think about this rationally. I don't think that killing those cops advanced whatever cause this man was trying to bring attention to. In fact it may have harmed the cause. A martyr gives up his life for a cause. True. But I'm not sure a true martyr would kill random cops . . . wouldn't the martyr kill someone who was identified as a "bad cop" in order to help his "cause"? If the feeling is that all cops are bad, how is law and order ever going to come to those areas where this is the widespread belief? If people do not cooperate with cops, cops will not cooperate with people. What did the martyr believe should replace cops? Was there a real solution being put forward by the martyr (outside of destruction)?
I just saw it as raw anger . . . not pinpointed at a real problem or guilty party.
There are no martyrs. There are some heroes. Some unsung heroes are the people who made that robot. And, of course, the police. If anything this guy did more to further respect for police and the danger they are in every day.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 10:42
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
She made one bad comment and she just idiot by someone else's thought.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 10:31
Subject: Re:Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
I feel bad for the bomb-wielding robot that was, apparently, damaged in action.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 10:30
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:She is a mindless idiot who lacks basic logic and common sense.
Are you talking about yourself. PP, do you always refer to yourself in the third person?
What are you in the third grade?
Anonymous
07/12/2016 10:23
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
Anonymous wrote:She is a mindless idiot who lacks basic logic and common sense.
+1
Anonymous
07/12/2016 10:19
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
Anonymous wrote:She is a mindless idiot who lacks basic logic and common sense.
Are you talking about yourself. PP, do you always refer to yourself in the third person?
Anonymous
07/12/2016 09:10
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
She is a mindless idiot who lacks basic logic and common sense.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 09:03
Subject: Re:Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
Anonymous wrote:If you have been on the other side of police shootings, you may not be as empathetic to the Dallas shootings. Even since Dallas, there have been 5 unarmed/ questionable shootings. Akai Gurley was an innocent killed by an over aggressive rookie cop. Why is the life of black innocent or guilty suspects less valuable than a police officers? I get her anger.
To her credit, she posted the video to show how conflicted she was. She's admittedly not proud of or happy about her feelings. She also doesn't condone violence. She is working through her issue which she has self identified. She deserves some credit as she showed courage being openly honest about her feelings. This is the first step in personal transformation. Imagine how powerful it would be if people did this.
The crux of the issue we have with blacks regarding LE, and really all other issues such as education, income inequality, etc., is that many people ultimately believe, whether they admit it internally or not, that black people, or most black people, have a culture problem. Others believe they have lower IQs and are just inherently lower functioning people. And these "facts" are the reason why they statistically are not doing as well as others. They see these views as not being P.C. instead for what they actually are: misinformed at best, overtly racist at worst. It's okay to feel this way, but if you understand what the feelings are, only then can you begin to address them.
Sure, she can hate the police. Lots of people do. She can think Johnson is a martyr. She can post her thoughts online.
I can think she's an idiot. There are bad cops, and dumb ones who make mistakes. Mass shooters, whatever their cause or motivation, are terrible disgusting people. Always.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 08:56
Subject: Re:Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
If you have been on the other side of police shootings, you may not be as empathetic to the Dallas shootings. Even since Dallas, there have been 5 unarmed/ questionable shootings. Akai Gurley was an innocent killed by an over aggressive rookie cop. Why is the life of black innocent or guilty suspects less valuable than a police officers? I get her anger.
To her credit, she posted the video to show how conflicted she was. She's admittedly not proud of or happy about her feelings. She also doesn't condone violence. She is working through her issue which she has self identified. She deserves some credit as she showed courage being openly honest about her feelings. This is the first step in personal transformation. Imagine how powerful it would be if people did this.
The crux of the issue we have with blacks regarding LE, and really all other issues such as education, income inequality, etc., is that many people ultimately believe, whether they admit it internally or not, that black people, or most black people, have a culture problem. Others believe they have lower IQs and are just inherently lower functioning people. And these "facts" are the reason why they statistically are not doing as well as others. They see these views as not being P.C. instead for what they actually are: misinformed at best, overtly racist at worst. It's okay to feel this way, but if you understand what the feelings are, only then can you begin to address them.
To her credit, she posted the video to show how conflicted she was. She's admittedly not proud of or happy about her feelings. She also doesn't condone violence. She is working through her issue which she has self identified. She deserves some credit as she showed courage being openly honest about her feelings. This is the first step in personal transformation. Imagine how powerful it would be if people did this.
The crux of the issue we have with blacks regarding LE, and really all other issues such as education, income inequality, etc., is that many people ultimately believe, whether they admit it internally or not, that black people, or most black people, have a culture problem. Others believe they have lower IQs and are just inherently lower functioning people. And these "facts" are the reason why they statistically are not doing as well as others. They see these views as not being P.C. instead for what they actually are: misinformed at best, overtly racist at worst. It's okay to feel this way, but if you understand what the feelings are, only then can you begin to address them.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 08:41
Subject: Re:Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/07/miami_public_tv_station_suspen.html
Found this by googling. She was the first Black Miss Alabama and now is (or was) a contractor with PBS Miami. Sad.
Found this by googling. She was the first Black Miss Alabama and now is (or was) a contractor with PBS Miami. Sad.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 08:39
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
This is what social media and the news are all about now. Trumpeting everyman's thoughtless gabs.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 08:31
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
OP, there are a lot of crazy and dumb people in our country. Most of them are harmless.
Anonymous
07/12/2016 08:23
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
I'm op, going to add that she later clarified her statements.
But there are still people online stating that her original comments are true. That they feel he was a martyr too.
Her latest statement:
"The fact that my opinion was considered newsworthy makes me feel like speaking up was exactly what I should do, because I can voice what so many people are feeling and dealing with and they should know they are not alone," James stated in the email. "I reiterate that I do not condone violence or killing at all. I offer my deepest condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones this week, including the officers in Dallas."
But there are still people online stating that her original comments are true. That they feel he was a martyr too.
Her latest statement:
"The fact that my opinion was considered newsworthy makes me feel like speaking up was exactly what I should do, because I can voice what so many people are feeling and dealing with and they should know they are not alone," James stated in the email. "I reiterate that I do not condone violence or killing at all. I offer my deepest condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones this week, including the officers in Dallas."
Anonymous
07/12/2016 08:20
Subject: Makes me sick. Some calling Micah Xavier Johnson a martyr.
A martyr loses their life unable to defend themselves.
This man publicly murdered and maimed many. He taunted with bomb threats and sang.
I am stunned to see some say that what he did was right....shocked. Disgusted.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/black-alabama-dallas-shooter-martyr-article-1.2707783
If you read public Facebook comments on this topic, there are many who are upholding this vomit-inducing opinion.
This man publicly murdered and maimed many. He taunted with bomb threats and sang.
I am stunned to see some say that what he did was right....shocked. Disgusted.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/black-alabama-dallas-shooter-martyr-article-1.2707783
If you read public Facebook comments on this topic, there are many who are upholding this vomit-inducing opinion.