Yeah, I get you, in a pessimistic state I'd say it will get us nothing. If instead I choose optimism and hope, then I have to say that demonstrations have caused change to happen. The older I get the more I realize that neutrality, or doing nothing or not having an opinion, is no longer an option.

Well I took a stab at it, like I said. Not OP, not an expert, just a dude living where cops kill lots of people

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The cops are being tried for second degree murder, just like anyone else who commits a murder. The outcome on that is in the jury's hands. The unit those cops were part of has been disbanded. What are you actually hoping for?

There are conflicting reports.

But what does a group of people holding signs and, likely, chanting do?

Okay, but what is the demonstration going to do? You say "police need to know," but it is common knowledge that people are unhappy with the police.

That’s fairly generalized police reform rhetoric, very little of that applies to the case that’s causing the protests. QI has nothing to do with this case; it doesn’t apply to criminal charges and all 5 cops were charged. The police department where they were charged experienced budget cuts which affected budget for training, and experienced lowered hiring standards which led to those cops being hired in the first place. Everything following the assault worked pretty smoothly as far as justice is concerned. Even his family said that this should be the blueprint for all police involved criminal homicides.

There is a Trader Joe's right close to Worcester....why not go there if they carry the bread you want.

nope

Not OP and not an expert but I think some things people advocate for is the end of qualified immunity, requiring police to carry personal liability insurance, increased training, ending programs that give local police military weapons and vehicles (that cost way too much to upkeep and are entirely unnecessary for local law enforcement), regular de-escalation trainings, better whistleblower protection for cops that see their coworkers abusing power. These are just a few things that can help prevent cases like this which should never happen ever.

Go find a hobby

that kid was 26 and didn’t he shoot first?

I downvotes and was gonna respond but the dinner party episode of Frazier just came on. I don’t like what you said but HAHA Marty is the man. Love when he sticks it to Niles. I love this show.

people are protesting bc this is a systemic issue. also did you not hear about the kid that was just murdered by police protesting cop city? police have militarized everywhere but sure, it’s silly.

What a joke! I’ll submit my obituary for my dump that I had this morning.

You think this is good after your relapse

A couple years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, we lost one of our cats while at home one day. I called Mercadante and they were as sympathetic, caring, and respectful as can be. Had me come in with my beloved wrapped in her favorite blankies, they so carefully helped me place her in a box of the proper size, and took her to be cremated. A couple days later I picked her up in a beautiful wooden "urn" and I can see her from where I'm sitting right now.

I never knew this either until I was struggling with the loss and numbly looked on the internet.

Good please be respectful in honor of this young man

I really like that, I would have put my cat and dog in there three years ago. I am looking forward to the day that I make my marriage announcement there, now I just need to find my future spouse!

What does justice look like, in your opinion?

I’ve heard from folks that work there that Gannett brought in someone to teach reporters how to “interview” pets. I’m not fucking kidding.

Because it's a chronic situation and needs to change.

Sorry, what?

Ok thanks, I was also unsure if related meant 4 unrelated people on the same lease or 4 separate leases or something.